WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) reintroduced today the Clean Up Disasters and Emergencies with Better Recovery and Immediate Support Act or Clean Up DEBRIS Act. This bill would allow common interest communities, condominiums, and other private housing cooperatives to receive debris removal assistance from the federal government after a natural disaster or emergency.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works last week, requesting the Army Corps of Engineers provide both support and funding for repairs to the Venice, Florida, South Jetty. 

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) joined with Senator Rick Scott on Friday to introduce both the Flood Insurance Transparency Act of 2025 and the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act. These two bills would increase transparency with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and facilitate the entrance of private and state insurers into the flood insurance market.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Streamlining FEMA Procurement Procedures Act. This bill directs the President of the United States to take necessary action to allow local governments to utilize qualifications-based Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) procurement methods to carry out certain tasks. It also allows for expedited project reviews by raising the “simplified procedure” threshold.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. This bill extends the landmark 2024 law providing tax relief for individuals impacted by federally declared disasters. This will permit victims to claim disaster-related personal casualty losses without having to itemize deductions through 2026. Senator Rick Scott has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. 

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) today introduced the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act to restore the casualty and theft loss tax deduction for Americans who have suffered devastating losses from fraud, cybercrime, structural home failures, or natural disasters.

WASHINGTON— U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) yesterday reintroduced the FEMA for America First Act, reaffirming his commitment to ensuring that federal disaster relief resources are reserved for American citizens. The bill seeks to amend current law by requiring that only noncitizens with lawful permanent resident status, asylees, and refugees actively working toward that status are eligible for FEMA benefits following a natural disaster.

SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) penned an opinion piece in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune highlighting the passage of his Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act and its transformative impact for Floridians affected by recent hurricanes. Read the opinion piece below and in the Sarasota Herald Tribune.

The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act Received Sweeping Bipartisan Support in Congress, Signed into Law by President Biden Watch WASHINGTON…

THE FLORIDIAN — Many Americans remained in tents after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, yet federal dollars continued to be sent to other countries. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bill defunding foreign aid during domestic natural disasters.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the Securing Taxpayer Assistance during Natural Disasters (STAND) Act to defund foreign aid during times of domestic natural disasters.

WALL STREET JOURNAL — A long-stalled set of tax breaks for natural-disaster victims is headed to President Biden’s desk, promising relief for people who suffered property damage from hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters.