S.4433

Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026

Introduced·4/29/26

The Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026 establishes a procedure for Congress to reverse a President's decision not to declare a major.

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

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Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
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History

Apr 29

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.