Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-14T19:59:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5366 Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/14/2026, 7:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5366

The bill titled "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify and extend the rules for personal casualty losses arising from major disasters and the rules for the exclusion from gross income of compensation for losses or damages resulting from certain wildfires," designated as H.R. 5366 in the 119th Congress, introduced on September 15, 2025, aims to make changes to the tax code related to personal casualty losses from major disasters and the exclusion of income from compensation for losses or damages caused by specific wildfires.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5366

Bill HR 5366 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 15, 2025. Bill HR 5366 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 15, 2025. Bill HR 5366's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 525. as of April 9, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5366

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Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5366

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify and extend the rules for personal casualty losses arising from major disasters and the rules for the exclusion from gross income of compensation for losses or damages resulting from certain wildfires.

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Matheo King

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5 days ago

I've been hearing about this new bill that's been introduced, and I think it's called the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act. From what I understand, it's supposed to provide tax relief for those affected by natural disasters. I think it's a good idea to help those who have been through tough times. I'm not entirely sure about all the details, but it sounds like a positive step in the right direction.