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Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-1342| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to prevent discrimination in the provision of federal disaster assistance by amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Specifically, it proposes to modify Section 308(a) of the Act, which outlines nondiscrimination requirements. The amendment would expand the existing nondiscrimination clause to include political affiliation as a protected characteristic. This means that individuals or entities could not be denied disaster aid based on their political views or associations. The overall goal is to ensure fair and equitable distribution of assistance during times of disaster, free from political bias.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-373
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • February 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-373
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-373: Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-1342| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This bill seeks to prevent discrimination in the provision of federal disaster assistance by amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Specifically, it proposes to modify Section 308(a) of the Act, which outlines nondiscrimination requirements. The amendment would expand the existing nondiscrimination clause to include political affiliation as a protected characteristic. This means that individuals or entities could not be denied disaster aid based on their political views or associations. The overall goal is to ensure fair and equitable distribution of assistance during times of disaster, free from political bias.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-373
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • February 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-373
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-373: Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted