H.R. 5366 Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act Deficit Estimate $408M
Summary
The Congressional Budget Office estimates H.R. 5366, the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, would increase the federal deficit by $408 million over the 2026-2031 period. The cost estimate was published on April 21, 2026, as reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 9, 2026. This is a procedural budget estimate for a bill that has not yet been enacted into law.
What changed
The CBO has published a cost estimate for H.R. 5366, the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, projecting a $408 million increase to the federal deficit over the 2026-2031 period. The bill awaits further congressional action.
Tax practitioners and compliance professionals should monitor H.R. 5366's progress through Congress as it may create or modify tax relief provisions for federally declared disaster areas. Businesses operating in disaster-affected regions should track legislative developments for potential retroactive tax benefits.
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H.R. 5366, Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
April 21, 2026
Cost Estimate As reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 9, 2026
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