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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 · Passed
    388–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Who lobbied on it

3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:

Committees

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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