Number: RS22269 Title: Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 Authors: Erika Lunder, American Law Division Abstract: On September 23, 2005, President Bush signed the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 (KETRA; H.R. 3768) into law, P.L. 109-73. It primarily contains temporary tax relief intended to directly and indirectly assist individuals in recovering from Hurricane Katrina. The provisions cover a variety of areas, including work credits, charitable giving, and casualty losses. Pages: 6 Date: October 24, 2005