United StatesBill would add political affiliation to the list of banned bias in disaster aid
If it becomes law, this bill would add "political affiliation" to the federal disaster relief law's list of traits that cannot be used to treat people unequally.
What it does
The bill would add "political affiliation" to the list of traits, ending with "economic status," in the section of the Stafford Act on equal treatment in disaster help.
Argument forNaming political affiliation in the law could make it clearer that disaster help should not depend on who a person votes for or supports.
Argument againstA new item in the list could lead to more complaints that officials must sort out, and the text does not say how such claims would be handled.
More detail
Congress would amend Section 308(a) of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to add "political affiliation" to its list. The edit is to a list that already ends with "economic status" in the section on fair treatment in disaster help.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 16Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Latest
- Sep 16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5893-5895)
- Sep 16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1342.
- Sep 16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5893)Passed House
- Sep 16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2025
- Feb 13Introduced in House
- Feb 13Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Feb 13Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.Introduced
Emergency ManagementCivil Rights & Voting