Washington, April 29 -- Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following press release:
Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet introduced legislation that would allow Congress to override a Presidential denial of federal disaster relief funding and create a new fast-track process to ensure states like Colorado are not left without support.
Earlier this year, President Trump denied Colorado's request for disaster assistance for the Lee and Elk Fires in August 2025 and the Southwest Colorado flooding in October 2025. This despite both events meeting the statutory andpractical criteria for a Major Disaster Declaration as well as FEMA's fiscal threshold to warrant federal aid.
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