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Disaster Relief Integrity and Independence Act

USA119th CongressHR-9292| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure fairness and timeliness in federal disaster response. It explicitly prohibits the President from making determinations regarding federal disaster assistance, funding, or relief, including declarations of emergencies or major disasters, on the basis of political affiliation within any State, territory, or locality. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a strict 45-day response timeline for the President to address requests for major disaster declarations submitted by State, Tribal, or territorial governments. A critical provision states that any such request not responded to within this 45-day period shall be deemed approved , aiming to prevent delays in critical disaster aid. This measure is designed to streamline the disaster declaration process and ensure prompt federal support.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Disaster Relief Integrity and Independence Act

USA119th CongressHR-9292| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure fairness and timeliness in federal disaster response. It explicitly prohibits the President from making determinations regarding federal disaster assistance, funding, or relief, including declarations of emergencies or major disasters, on the basis of political affiliation within any State, territory, or locality. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a strict 45-day response timeline for the President to address requests for major disaster declarations submitted by State, Tribal, or territorial governments. A critical provision states that any such request not responded to within this 45-day period shall be deemed approved , aiming to prevent delays in critical disaster aid. This measure is designed to streamline the disaster declaration process and ensure prompt federal support.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted