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Rep Annie Kuster Proposes Legislation To Help Hunters Feed The Hungry
http://nhlabornews.com/2013/12/rep-annie-kuster-proposes-legislation-to-help-hunters-feed-the-hungry/
By NH Labor | December 20, 2013
In 2012, NH hunters donated 1,700 lbs. of game that was distributed to food charities all across NH through the “Hunt for the Hungry” program
Kuster: This bill is a win-win: rewards hunters who support charity and helps feed hungry families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With millions of children and families across the country facing hunger, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Don Young (AK-AL) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would reward hunters who donate wild game to food banks that help feed the hungry. The Wild Game Donation Act would make hunters who donate game to food charities eligible for a tax deduction to cover the costs of processing. The legislation would also provide tax credits for processors who take part in charitable donation programs, and protect against the use of spoiled meat for charitable contributions. Senator Schumer (D-NY) introduced companion legislation in the Senate earlier this year.
“Thanks to the generosity of Granite Staters, many New Hampshire hunters already have the option of donating meat for free,” Kuster said. “I want to make sure that hunters all across the country have that same option.”
“This common sense bill is a win-win: it rewards hunters who donate to food charities while helping feed hungry families. I was proud to partner with Rep. Don Young to introduce this bill, and I hope it will encourage even more hunters to consider donating game to help feed hungry families across the country,” Kuster added.
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