H.R. 517 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
H.R. 517 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by David Kustoff with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 119-29
- Groups that lobbied
- 3
What it does
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act This act authorizes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to postpone federal tax deadlines for taxpayers affected by a qualified state declared disaster, upon written request by the state governor. The act also increases the automatic extension of federal tax deadlines for certain taxpayers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Kustoff (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 31, 2025
- Passed the SenateJul 10, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentJul 17, 2025
- Became lawJul 24, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-29. (Jul 24, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 31, 2025 · Passed388–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Filing Relief for Natural Disasters ActHouse · Mar 31, 2025
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Other Taxation bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 25: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 998: Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
- H.R. 1491: Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
- H.R. 5366: Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025
- S.J.Res. 3: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.R. 33: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain…
- S. 213: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- H.R. 247: Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
- H.R. 335: Repeal the NFA Act
- H.R. 399: To permanently extend the American Samoa economic development tax credit.
Who lobbied on it
3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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