Congress Passes Bill to Double Tax Filing Extensions for Disaster Victims to 120 Days
This bill became law on July 23, 2025. It is no longer moving through Congress because the legislative process is complete. Federal agencies are now responsible for putting the new rules into practice.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3861 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3861 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Gig workers and self-employed people affected by disasters benefit from the extended 120-day tax deadline relief. Since they typically handle their own estimated tax payments and filing — without employer support — the extra time is especially valuable when a disaster disrupts their records or ability to work.
Became Public Law No: 119-29.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
The Senate passed the bipartisan Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act (H.R. 517) via unanimous consent. The bill allows the IRS to postpone federal filing deadlines for victims of state-declared disasters upon a governor's request, addressing delays in federal recognition.
The House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 517, co-authored by Rep. Judy Chu. The bill ensures taxpayers receive immediate filing extensions once a governor declares a state-level emergency, doubling the minimum duration of these extensions from 60 to 120 days.
A new law signed by the President provides critical tax relief for Americans hit by tornadoes, hurricanes, and other calamities. Championed by Rep. David Kustoff, the Act ensures victims have the flexibility to focus on recovery rather than worrying about missing IRS deadlines.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
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