Congress·In Committee·S. 3605

Tax Relief for Businesses in Disaster Zones

Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act

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This bill, introduced by Senator Graham, helps businesses in areas hit by major disasters like hurricanes or wildfires. It allows them to sell certain unused tax credits to other companies in exchange for immediate cash.
To qualify, a business must be located in a place where the President or a Governor declared a disaster after 2023. The money they receive must be used to keep their business running or to rebuild within that disaster area.
Normally, businesses have to wait until they make a profit to use these tax credits to lower their own taxes. This change lets them get the money right away when they need it most to recover from a disaster.
The bill specifically targets energy-related tax credits. By letting companies sell these credits, it encourages them to stay in disaster-prone areas and continue investing in local energy projects.
Businesses have a two-year window after a disaster happens to make these investments and use this special tax rule to help fund their recovery.

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Jan 8, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan 8, 2026

Introduced in Senate

1 bill

Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act

Feb 9 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act

Bill NumberS 3605

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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