A bill 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.

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

2026-04-29

When a governor asks the President to declare a major disaster so a state can receive federal emergency aid, this bill would let Congress override the President's decision if they disagree with it. Currently, if the President says no to a disaster declaration, states have limited options to challenge that decision, but this bill would create a formal process for Congress to vote on reversing the President's denial. This would affect states and communities seeking federal disaster relief funds for emergencies like hurricanes, floods, or other major disasters.