H.R. 5366Passed one chamberJobs & the economy
Bill would ease tax relief for disaster and wildfire victims
Data as of July 12, 2026
The bill simplifies disaster loss tax deductions and exempts wildfire relief payments from taxable income for set periods.30-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill makes it easier to deduct casualty losses from federally declared disasters, allowing deductions even without itemizing and removing some income-based limits. It also exempts certain wildfire relief payments from being counted as taxable income for a set period.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects individuals and families in federally declared disaster areas, particularly wildfire victims, who receive relief payments or claim disaster-related losses.
Why does it matter?
The changes would reduce taxable income and simplify tax filing for affected disaster victims, altering how much tax revenue the government collects from these individuals.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
- Introduced:
- September 15, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 28, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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