Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4139-4140)
What this bill does
The Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, would establish specific conditions for approving requests for major disaster declarations. It aims to ensure that requests made by state governors or tribal governments between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, are approved if they meet certain damage assessment criteria.
Specifically, a request would be deemed approved if a preliminary damage assessment shows that the incident meets per capita indicators or cost estimates for public assistance, or if FEMA's Regional Administrator determines individual assistance is warranted based on specific factors. The bill also states that a request cannot be denied solely due to a missed deadline.
This bill, sponsored by Senator John F. Reed, has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet been voted on or passed by either the Senate or the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4139-4140)
Common questions
- What does S. 5018 do?
- The Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, would establish specific conditions for approving requests for major disaster declarations. It aims to ensure that requests made by state governors or tribal governments between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, are approved if they meet certain damage assessment criteria. Specifically, a request would be deemed approved if a preliminary damage assessment shows that the incident meets per capita indicators or cost estimates for public assistance, or if FEMA's Regional Administrator determines individual assistance is warranted based on specific factors. The bill also states that a request cannot be denied solely due to a missed deadline. This bill, sponsored by Senator John F. Reed, has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet been voted on or passed by either the Senate or the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 5018 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5018. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5018?
- S. 5018 was sponsored by Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5018?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4139-4140) (16 Jul 2026).
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