Washington, DC —Today, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23) called on the House to pass their bipartisan resolution, H.Res.709 , and recognize the significant and positive impact that American volunteers and charitable giving have on communities across the country. “Giving Tuesday” is designated as the first Tuesday after the Thanksgiving weekend.

“Recognizing ‘Giving Tuesday’ is a great reminder that the spirit of giving, respect, kindness, and generosity can build bridges that transcend the divisiveness that is tearing our country apart,” said Rep. Tulsi Gabbard . “This spirit of aloha reminds us that we are all God’s children, we are all brothers and sisters, and are therefore inspired to respect and care for one another. This is how we can begin to heal the divisive wounds in our nation and come together as fellow Americans. I’m grateful to join my friend and colleague, Rep. Will Hurd, once again to recognize the spirit of ‘Giving Tuesday’ and the acts of kindness occurring all across our country.”

“Each year the season of giving serves as an important reminder that much more unites us than divides us. For America to continue to be the greatest nation in the world we must be able to focus on what brings us together,” said U.S. Rep. Will Hurd . “‘Giving Tuesday’ is the perfect example of how we can come together to help those in need across communities near and far, which is why I’m proud to join Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today in this bipartisan effort to recognize ‘Giving Tuesday’ and honor all the great Americans lending helping hands across this great nation.”

Background: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been the Democratic co-lead on the Giving Tuesday resolution since 2014, having jointly introduced the bipartisan resolution with Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23) in 2017 and 2018 .

Giving Tuesday was launched by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation in 2012, and has since become a worldwide movement, harnessing the power of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change. In its first year, Giving Tuesday brought together more than 2,500 organizations in all 50 States, and it has continued to gain momentum every year since, with more than 35,000 partners in the United States and around the world.

About Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is serving her fourth term in the United States House representing Hawai‘i’s Second District, and serves on the House Armed Services and Financial Services Committees. She previously served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Homeland Security Committee. She was elected to the Honolulu City Council in 2010, and prior to that at age 21, was elected to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature in 2002, becoming the youngest person ever elected in the state. Tulsi Gabbard has served in the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard for 16 years, is a veteran of two Middle East deployments, and continues to serve as a Major. Learn more about Rep. Tulsi Gabbard...

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