Tax Relief Act Passes, Exempting Wildfire Disaster Payments from Federal Income Tax

President Trump signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (Public Law 119-108) into law on September 21, 2026. This act included a bill introduced by Congressman Vince Fong, which was introduced in memory of the late Representative LaMalfa. The provision exempts wildfire relief payments made to victims from federal income tax for certain federally declared wildfire disasters in 2025 and 2026. Blake Moore supported this legislation.

The successful passage of the act aims to provide a financial lifeline to families affected by severe wildfires. The provision offers a specific tax benefit regarding disaster relief funds for those impacted by the declared events.