H.R. 5863 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023
H.R. 5863 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Oct 2, 2023, sponsored by W. Gregory Steube with 35 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 2, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 118-148
What it does
Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 This act extends the time period during which an area impacted by a major disaster may be considered a qualified disaster area, which allows certain taxpayers to qualify for an increased tax deduction for losses attributable to the disaster.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
W. Gregory Steube (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 2, 2023
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 4, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2024
- Became lawDec 12, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-148. (Dec 12, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 21, 2024 · Passed382–7
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Disaster Tax Relief ActHouse · May 21, 2024
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- H.R. 329: American Workforce Empowerment Act
- H.R. 531: Educational Choice for Children Act
- S. 596: Military Spouse Hiring Act
- H.R. 700: Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act
- H.R. 812: Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
- S. 866: American Innovation and Jobs Act
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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