IRS can now share tax data with SBA to speed disaster loans
H.R. 10344 — Fast Track Disaster Relief Act · Filed by Analilia Mejia (D-NJ) · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill allows the IRS to share taxpayer return information with the Small Business Administration when someone applies for a disaster loan under the SBA's section 7(b) program. The SBA can use that tax data only to verify the applicant's eligibility for the loan. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a narrow, technical amendment enabling data-sharing between two federal agencies to accelerate disaster-loan processing. It is not a substantive policy change but a procedural efficiency measure.
What the text implies
- Taxpayers applying for disaster loans will have their full tax returns reviewed by SBA staff; applicants should be aware their complete return data (not just income) will be visible to SBA officers.
- The bill does not require SBA to notify applicants that their tax data has been requested or disclosed; transparency to the applicant is not mandated.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Disaster-loan applicants gain faster, more reliable eligibility verification using their own tax records, reducing delays when they need emergency funds most. The disclosure is narrowly scoped to eligibility determination and restricted to SBA officers, with no secondary use permitted.