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