S 373 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to prohibit federal disaster assistance programs from discriminating based on political affiliation. It directly affects individuals and communities applying for federal disaster aid by adding "political affiliation" to the list of protected categories, alongside existing protections for race, gender, and economic status. The key mechanism updates Section 308(a) of the Stafford Act to explicitly state that aid cannot be denied due to a recipient's political views or party membership. This change ensures federal agencies, like FEMA, distribute disaster relief without considering applicants' political beliefs. The bill does not alter other non-discrimination protections or the criteria for eligibility.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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