WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today passed legislation that would deliver immediate tax relief to Americans who lose their home from a federally declared natural disaster, including Oregonians who lose their homes in wildfires.
The bill's passage in the Senate comes after Wyden convinced opponents to drop an earlier procedural roadblock (https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-seeks-passage-of-bill-to-deliver-financial-relief-to-wildfire-victims).
"Common sense prevailed today and that's great news for Oregonians who shouldn't have to worry about getting slammed with a huge tax hit on top of losing their home to wildfire," Wyden said. "I'm heading h...