S 373 · 119th Congress · Emergency Management

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

Introduced 2025-02-03· Sponsored by Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.(2025-02-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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. …

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Cosponsors (10)

4 Democrats6 Republicans