S 5392 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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.
Tags: Emergency Management
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 21, 2024 Last action Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Nov 21, 2024
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