Disaster Relief Integrity and Independence Act

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.