Jill Tokuda: “I share Representative LaMalfa's appreciation that last night the Senate finally unanimously passed the bipartisan…”

“I share Representative LaMalfa's appreciation that last night the Senate finally unanimously passed the bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, sending it to the President's desk. This bill includes language that I introduced over a year ago to help Maui fire victims deduct their disaster-related losses and keep money in their pockets. This bill will also exempt wildfire disaster settlement payments from being taxed. As Maui and other fire-impacted communities across the country focus on their recoveries, they deserve certainty that the financial relief they receive will go entirely to them and to their ``family,'' ``ohana.'' For months, this bill and the financial relief it provides to our Maui ``family,'' ``ohana,'' have been among my top priorities in Congress. I am proud to have been part of a majority in the House in signing a discharge petition, forcing a vote on this bill, and passing it overwhelmingly back in May, where it has remained with the Senate. I am grateful to have been part of this bipartisan effort with my friends: Congressmen Greg Steube, Doug LaMalfa, and Mike Thompson. While this has been a long journey together, I am proud we have gotten this over the finish line, and I hope President Biden will sign this bill into law as soon as possible. ____________________”