H.R.8577

Establishes expedited procedures for Congress to reverse a presidential refusal to declare a major disaster.

Establishes expedited procedures for Congress to reverse a presidential refusal to declare a major disaster. Requires the President to notify Congress within 24 hours of declining a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. If the President declines contrary to a Federal Emergency Management Agency recommendation or established precedent, Congress can introduce a joint resolution to override the refusal. The bill sets strict timelines and limits debate in both the House and Senate to ensure swift consideration of such joint resolutions.