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HR. 1342 · 119th Congress

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

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Bill details

Introduced: 2/13/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Bill ID: 119hr1342
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Summary

Introduced in House

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of political affiliation by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other participating entities (i.e., public or private entities providing or receiving assistance) in carrying out federal major disaster or emergency relief and assistance activities. Current law requires FEMA and other participating entities to provide federal major disaster or emergency relief and assistance without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. The bill adds political affiliation to the classes protected under this requirement.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/13/2025

District impact notes

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3/21/2026

The Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act aims to prevent discrimination based on political affiliation in federal disaster relief efforts. • This legislation could ensure that individuals in the district receive equal access to disaster assistance regardless of their political beliefs. • Local public services involved in disaster management may need to adjust their policies and training to comply with the new requirements. • Questions may arise about how to effectively implement and monitor compliance with the expanded protections without complicating the disaster assistance process. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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