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.

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Summary of Bill HR 8577

The bill, designated as H.R. 8577 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 29, 2026, aims to establish a process for Congress to overturn a President's refusal to declare a significant disaster as requested by a State Governor under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill may include provisions outlining the specific steps and requirements for Congress to initiate and execute such reversals, while potentially addressing additional purposes beyond this procedural aspect.

Current Status of Bill HR 8577

Bill HR 8577 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2026. Bill HR 8577 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2026. Bill HR 8577's most recent activity was Referred 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. as of April 29, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8577

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.