H.R.8577

Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026

Introduced·4/29/26

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.

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Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
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History

Apr 29

House

Introduced in House

Apr 29

House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.