Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026 establishes a procedure for Congress to reverse a President's refusal to declare a major disaster.

The Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to create a process for Congress to overturn a President's decision not to declare a major disaster. If the President declines to declare a major disaster despite a recommendation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or contrary to established precedent, Congress can introduce a joint resolution to compel the declaration.

Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026 establishes a procedure for Congress to reverse a President's refusal to declare a major disaster.

The Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to create a process for Congress to overturn a President's decision not to declare a major disaster. If the President declines to declare a major disaster despite a recommendation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or contrary to established precedent, Congress can introduce a joint resolution to compel the declaration.