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Shelter Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 3497 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Dec 16, 2025

What it does

The Shelter Act would create a nonrefundable tax credit for individuals who make qualified disaster mitigation expenditures on their primary dwelling, allowing a credit of 25% of such expenses, subject to annual and cumulative limits. The credit is phased out for taxpayers with adjusted gross income above $100,000, completely eliminated at $150,000 for single filers (doubled for joint returns), and adjusted for inflation after 2026. Qualified expenditures include a wide range of hazard-resistant improvements—such as roof reinforcements, flood barriers, wildfire defenses, and storm shelters—provided they meet recognized standards, are not government-funded, and are located in areas with…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Dec 16, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Dec 16, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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