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Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2023
12/13/2023, 8:44 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4070
Bill 118 HR 4070, also known as the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to disaster mitigation and tax policies in the United States. The bill focuses on providing support for communities and individuals affected by natural disasters, as well as ensuring fair and equitable tax treatment for those impacted.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a Disaster Mitigation Fund, which would provide funding for projects aimed at reducing the impact of natural disasters on communities. This fund would support initiatives such as infrastructure improvements, early warning systems, and community preparedness programs.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that individuals and businesses affected by disasters receive fair treatment under the tax code. This includes measures to allow for the deduction of disaster-related expenses, as well as provisions to streamline the process for claiming disaster-related tax benefits. Overall, the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2023 seeks to improve the country's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters, while also ensuring that those affected receive the support they need.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a Disaster Mitigation Fund, which would provide funding for projects aimed at reducing the impact of natural disasters on communities. This fund would support initiatives such as infrastructure improvements, early warning systems, and community preparedness programs.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that individuals and businesses affected by disasters receive fair treatment under the tax code. This includes measures to allow for the deduction of disaster-related expenses, as well as provisions to streamline the process for claiming disaster-related tax benefits. Overall, the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2023 seeks to improve the country's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters, while also ensuring that those affected receive the support they need.
Congressional Summary of HR 4070
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2023
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any qualified catastrophe mitigation payment made under a state-based catastrophe loss mitigation program. A qualified catastrophe mitigation payment means any amount received for making improvements to an individual's property for the sole purpose of reducing the damage that would be done to such property by a windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4070
Bill HR 4070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4070 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4070's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4070
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
54Democrat Cosponsors
34Republican Cosponsors
20Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4070
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4070
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2023
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs.
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