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HR1342119th Congress

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

Passed House

Summary

Bars denying federal disaster assistance because of someone's political affiliation. This bill would amend the Stafford Act's nondiscrimination rule to add "political affiliation" to the list of protected characteristics in 42 U.S.C. 5151(a). That means decisions about disaster aid would not be allowed to be based on a person's political views or partisan ties. The change would apply across federal disaster assistance covered by the Stafford Act.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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No political bias in disaster aid

Agencies that give disaster help would be barred from favoring or penalizing people for their political affiliation. They would not be allowed to approve, deny, or delay aid because of politics. If you apply for FEMA or other federal disaster aid, your political views would not affect your eligibility or amount.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2025

  • Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 9/9/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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