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Congress·Passed Both·H.R. 1491

More time for tax refunds and bills after disasters

Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House
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President
Law

Key Points

  • If your area has a wildfire, hurricane, or other disaster, extra time to file taxes will also count when you ask for a refund. You are less likely to lose money because a disaster delayed your filing.
  • People and small businesses in disaster zones can treat the postponed period like a normal filing extension. This helps you claim credits or refunds even if you file later.
  • The tax agency must factor in disaster extensions before sending collection letters. This should reduce scary notices while you are still within a disaster grace period.
  • Example: if filing is pushed back 6 months, that extra 6 months counts when the government decides how much refund you can get.
  • These changes apply to refund claims and collection notices made after the law takes effect.
TaxesSmall BusinessConsumer Protection

Milestones

13 milestones28 actions
Dec 26, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-64.

Dec 26, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-64.

Dec 26, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 26, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 18, 2025House

Presented to President.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralApr 1, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

423
0
Democrat
211 – 0 · 2
Republican
212 – 0 · 6
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act

Bill NumberHR 1491
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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