Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
The Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act amends federal disaster aid law to prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation. This change adds "political affiliation" to the list of protected characteristics - alongside race, sex, religion, and economic status - in all disaster assistance programs under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act. It ensures individuals cannot be denied or delayed in receiving federal aid (such as FEMA assistance after natural disasters) due to their political views, party membership, or voting history. The bill applies directly to federal agencies administering disaster relief, requiring them to evaluate eligibility solely based on non-discriminatory factors.
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Introduction
Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 21, 2024
Last action Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Nov 21, 2024
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upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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James Lankford
RRepublican
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Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
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Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Ossoff
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Hawley
RRepublican
Co
Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
Co
Rick Scott
RRepublican
Co
Roger Marshall
RRepublican
Co
Ted Budd
RRepublican
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