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Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026

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To provide for a procedure for Congress to carry out a reversal of a decision by the President not to declare a major disaster requested by the Governor of a State under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8577·House·Bill·Emergency Management

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi(Democratic-Illinois-8)·

Apr 29, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 29, 2026

HouseReferred 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.

Apr 29, 2026

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Bill text

Apr 29, 2026As introduced in the House