President Trump Signs Sen. Rick Scott’s Disaster Tax Relief Bill into Law

President Trump Signs Sen. Rick Scott’s Disaster Tax Relief Bill into Law September 11, 2026 NAPLES, Fla. – Today, President Donald Trump signed Senator Rick Scott’s Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act into law. The new law will provide meaningful, long-overdue tax relief for victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters and ensure they have immediate access to it. It was recently renamed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act to honor Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who passed away in January of 2026. This law also extends victims’ ability to make tax-deductible payments from wildfire settlements, which often happen many years after a disaster, through January 1, 2027. Senator Scott introduced the bill in the Senate with bipartisan co-lead Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) led in the House, with original co-sponsors Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Jimmy Penetta (D-Calif.), and the late Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.). Senator Rick Scott said, “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." Senator Adam Schiff said, “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.” Full text of the bill can be found here . ### https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/president-trump-signs-sen-rick-scott-s-disaster-tax-relief-bill-into-law