To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6842

119th Congress

To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Judy Chu

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The Disaster Survivors Tax Relief and Recovery Act aims to provide tax relief to Americans affected by natural disasters. While the full details aren't yet available, this bill would likely ease the tax burden on disaster survivors by allowing special deductions, exemptions, or other financial assistance as they work to rebuild their lives and homes after catastrophic events.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Vote Prediction

To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, and for other purposes.

The Disaster Survivors Tax Relief and Recovery Act aims to provide tax relief to Americans affected by natural disasters. While the full details aren't yet available, this bill would likely ease the tax burden on disaster survivors by allowing special deductio

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The Disaster Survivors Tax Relief and Recovery Act aims to provide tax relief to Americans affected by natural disasters. While the full details aren't yet available, this bill would likely ease the tax burden on disaster survivors by allowing special deductions, exemptions, or other financial assistance as they work to rebuild their lives and homes after catastrophic events.

Bill Number: 6842
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Fact Sheet

Title: To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 6842
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: The Disaster Survivors Tax Relief and Recovery Act aims to provide tax relief to Americans affected by natural disasters. While the full details aren't yet available, this bill would likely ease the tax burden on disaster survivors by allowing special deductions, exemptions, or other financial assis

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Disaster Survivors Tax Relief and Recovery Act aims to provide tax relief to Americans affected by natural disasters. While the full details aren't yet available, this bill would likely ease the tax burden on disaster survivors by allowing special deductions, exemptions, or other financial assistance as they work to rebuild their lives and homes after catastrophic events.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides targeted tax relief specifically for Americans impacted by natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and tornadoes
Could include provisions allowing disaster survivors to access retirement funds without penalties, claim casualty loss deductions, or receive tax-free disaster assistance
Introduced by Rep. Judy Chu following recent devastating disasters affecting communities across the United States
Currently under review by the House Ways and Means Committee, which handles all tax-related legislation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit Americans recovering from federally-declared disasters, potentially providing thousands of dollars in tax relief during their most vulnerable time. Families facing property damage, job loss, or displacement due to natural disasters could see reduced tax bills, easier access to emergency funds, and less financial stress while rebuilding. The relief could help disaster survivors retain more of their insurance settlements, retirement savings, and other resources needed for recovery.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6842, 119th Congress (2025). "To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6842