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Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

USA119th CongressHR-5366| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to provide significant tax relief for individuals affected by major disasters and wildfires. It codifies and extends existing temporary tax provisions, making them permanent or extending their applicability for future events. Specifically, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish new rules for personal casualty losses arising from major disasters. For losses incurred in a qualified disaster area (declared by the President with an incident period between July 2025 and January 2027), individuals can claim a special "disaster loss deduction." This deduction is allowed in addition to the standard deduction and is explicitly excluded from calculations for the alternative minimum tax, providing greater financial relief for affected taxpayers. Furthermore, the bill addresses compensation received for losses or damages resulting from certain wildfires. It creates a new exclusion from gross income for qualified wildfire relief payments . These payments cover various losses, including living expenses, lost wages not from an employer, personal injury, or emotional distress, provided they are not compensated by insurance or other means and stem from a federally declared wildfire disaster after December 31, 2014. This exclusion applies to payments received between 2026 and 2030, with provisions to prevent double benefits.

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Timeline
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Mar 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 525.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-605.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3107-3110)
Apr 27, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5366.
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)
Apr 27, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • March 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 525.


  • April 9, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-605.


  • April 27, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3107-3110)


  • April 27, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5366.


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)


  • April 27, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7825: Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
  • S 119-3372: Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
  • S 119-2744: Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025
  • HR 119-5225: Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Disaster relief and insuranceFiresForests, forestry, treesIncome tax deductionsNatural disasters

Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

USA119th CongressHR-5366| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
This legislation aims to provide significant tax relief for individuals affected by major disasters and wildfires. It codifies and extends existing temporary tax provisions, making them permanent or extending their applicability for future events. Specifically, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish new rules for personal casualty losses arising from major disasters. For losses incurred in a qualified disaster area (declared by the President with an incident period between July 2025 and January 2027), individuals can claim a special "disaster loss deduction." This deduction is allowed in addition to the standard deduction and is explicitly excluded from calculations for the alternative minimum tax, providing greater financial relief for affected taxpayers. Furthermore, the bill addresses compensation received for losses or damages resulting from certain wildfires. It creates a new exclusion from gross income for qualified wildfire relief payments . These payments cover various losses, including living expenses, lost wages not from an employer, personal injury, or emotional distress, provided they are not compensated by insurance or other means and stem from a federally declared wildfire disaster after December 31, 2014. This exclusion applies to payments received between 2026 and 2030, with provisions to prevent double benefits.

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Timeline
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Mar 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 525.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-605.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3107-3110)
Apr 27, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5366.
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)
Apr 27, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • March 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 525.


  • April 9, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-605.


  • April 27, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3107-3110)


  • April 27, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5366.


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107-3108)


  • April 27, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7825: Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
  • S 119-3372: Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
  • S 119-2744: Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025
  • HR 119-5225: Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster relief and insuranceFiresForests, forestry, treesIncome tax deductionsNatural disasters