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House committee backs memorial urging Congress to extend tax relief for wildfire victims

House Climate, Energy and Environment Committee · February 5, 2026

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The House Climate, Energy and Environment Committee heard testimony supporting House Joint Memorial 201, which asks Congress to permanently extend federal tax exemptions for disaster payments to wildfire victims; lawmakers and witnesses said the exemption helps ensure settlement awards go to recovery rather than taxes and fees.

Chair Lively opened a public hearing on House Joint Memorial 201, which urges Congress to permanently extend federal tax exemptions for disaster payments to wildfire victims.

Representative Jamie Kate (House District 11) testified in support, recounting the scale of liability tied…

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