ICYMI: Press Release: President Trump Signs Congressman Kustoff's Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act into Law

On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 517, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, introduced by Congressman David Kustoff. This legislation aims to provide tax relief for individuals affected by natural disasters, ensuring that victims have flexibility regarding tax deadlines.

Kustoff expressed gratitude for the bill's passage, stating, "When disaster strikes, the last thing families should have to worry about is missing a tax deadline." The act will allow tax relief to be extended to state-level emergencies and increases the extension duration from 60 to 120 days for federally-declared disasters.

The legislation was cosponsored by Rep. Judy Chu and previously passed the House on March 31, 2025. The act seeks to alleviate some stress from those rebuilding after significant calamities such as tornadoes and hurricanes.