Senate Passes Thompson's Bill Extending Tax Relief for Fire Survivors

Aug 14, 2026 02:39PM ● By Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

On Friday, the Senate unanimously passed Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Senator Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) to ensure wildfire survivors are not taxed on compensation they receive for losses and damages suffered during a federally declared wildfire disaster before Jan. 1, 2027.