Senate bill · S. 373 (119th Congress)
Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: James Lankford (U.S. Senator for Oklahoma, Republican)
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Summary
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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Where it stands
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Committee
House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · U.S. Senate.
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Full history
- Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Feb 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Feb 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Feb 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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