NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Scott’s Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Signed into Law

Washington, D.C. - Today, bipartisan, bicameral legislation by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, was signed into law by President Donald Trump.

The bill provides tax relief for victims of wildfires and other natural disasters and ensures victims of natural disasters have immediate access to tax relief for years to come. The bill also extends victims' ability to receive tax deductible payments from wildfire settlements, which often happen many years after a disaster, through January 1, 2027.  

The bill was renamed last year to the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act to honor Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who passed away in January of 2026.  

"Surviving a natural disaster can place an enormous financial burden on families. It is critical that we support victims of devastating disasters like the wildfires in California and across the country. That's why I was proud to team up with Senator Rick Scott and Representatives Greg Steube, Mike Thompson and Jimmy Panetta to provide tax relief to the victims of natural disasters and why I am so grateful to see our bipartisan bill signed into law. We must ensure that those hit the hardest when disaster strikes receive the support and the tax relief they need to recover. And in seeing our bill become law, we affirm a vital part of the late Doug LaMalfa's legacy," said Senator Adam Schiff.

"After disaster strikes, impacted Americans should be focused on rebuilding their lives and their communities - not surprise changes to their tax bills. After speaking with so many Americans in Florida and across the country impacted by natural disasters, including meeting Spencer Pratt at his burned-down home and touring the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, I knew we had to do something. Now that President Trump has signed this bill into law, I'm grateful to have worked with Spencer, Rep. Steube, and Sen. Schiff to ensure those affected by hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters continue to receive the real tax relief - and the peace of mind - they deserve," said Senator Rick Scott.

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.-17) led the legislation in the House alongside Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19). 

The full text of the bill is available here.

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