HR 517 · Signed into Law · 07-24-25
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
What does the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act do?
HR 517 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN). Lets the IRS postpone federal tax deadlines after a state-declared disaster (not just a federal one) at a governor's request, and doubles the automatic extension period from 60 to 120 days. Allows IRS tax-deadline postponements for state-declared disasters and extends the mandatory extension from 60 to 120 days.
Did HR 517 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 517 has been signed into law.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: House Passed 388–0 on March 31, 2025
Outlook: Enacted
Key provisions
- State-Declared Disaster Tax Relief
- IRS may postpone tax deadlines for state-declared disasters
- Triggered by written request of a Governor (or D.C. Mayor)
- Mandatory extension period doubled from 60 to 120 days
Last updated June 15, 2026