H.R. 1491 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
H.R. 1491 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 21, 2025, sponsored by Gregory F. Murphy with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 119-64
- Groups that lobbied
- 4
What it does
Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act This act requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to treat the postponement of the federal tax return deadline due to a federally declared disaster or certain other events as an extension of such deadline for purposes of calculating the limit on a tax refund. The act also provides that the IRS’s deadline for sending certain notices includes such postponement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 1, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2025
- Became lawDec 26, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-64. (Dec 26, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 1, 2025 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines ActHouse · Apr 1, 2025
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- H.R. 6504: Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
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- H.R. 8163: Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
- H.R. 8344: Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
- H.R. 8553: POPCaP Authorization Act of 2026
- H.R. 9504: Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act
- H.R. 9524: Veterans Care and Cost Coordination Act of 2026
- H.R. 9862: Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026
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. 517: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
- H.R. 998: Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help 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
4 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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