Oklahoma U.S. senator writes in support of tax deductions for charitable donations

U.S. Sen. James Lankford urged Congress on Tuesday to move forward with restoring tax credits for Americans that donate to nonprofits.

In a message released on Giving Tuesday, Lankford said the Charitable Act, which he introduced, would incentivize donations and support for nonprofits. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide event the Tuesday after Thanksgiving designed to inspire generosity and giving.

The Republican congressman said he supports the bipartisan effort to "expand and extend the expired non-itemized deductions" for Americans that donate to "charities, houses of worship, religious organiza...