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Change how the federal government decides to provide disaster aid to states.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asFairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2026

What’s happening with Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2026?

The Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2026, known as S. 3895, has been in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs since February 23, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees choose not to act on them at all. No action has occurred on this proposal since February 23, 2026.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2026 (S. 3895 (119th)) →

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 3468 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 3468 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Richard Durbin (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.