Bills · HR 6645
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6645Taxation
Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because natural disasters can devastate families' finances, often causing sudden job losses or business interruptions that lead to significant income drops. For low to moderate-income families, these tax credits are crucial for covering basic needs like food, housing, and childcare. Without this bill, a family whose income plummets due to a disaster might suddenly become ineligible for these credits, losing thousands of dollars in much-needed support precisely when they are most vulnerable and trying to rebuild their lives.
By allowing disaster-affected taxpayers to use their prior year's income, the bill provides a safety net, ensuring that these families can still access the tax relief they need to recover. If this bill becomes law, it offers financial continuity for disaster victims. If it doesn't, many families suffering from disaster-related income loss might also lose access to critical tax benefits, compounding their financial hardship.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows disaster-affected taxpayers to use their income from the prior tax year to determine eligibility for the refundable portion of the Child Tax Credit.
This ensures families with children who experience income loss due to a disaster can still receive this important tax benefit.
PROVISION 02
Allows disaster-affected taxpayers to use their income from the prior tax year to determine eligibility for the Earned Income Credit.
This helps low-to-moderate-income working individuals and families maintain access to a key credit even if their income drops post-disaster.
PROVISION 03
Defines a 'disaster-affected taxpayer' as someone whose home or workplace is in a Presidentially declared major disaster zone, or who was displaced from their home in such an area.
This clearly specifies who is eligible for the tax relief, focusing on those most directly impacted by a declared disaster.
PROVISION 04
The changes in this bill would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
This sets the timeframe for when the new tax rules would take effect.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in House
DEC 11
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6645
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
House BillHR 6645Taxation
Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
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