Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
United States119th CongressHR-1342House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 13, 2025
Summary
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
Latest companion bill action
S-373: Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
House of Representatives
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House
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