United StatesHomeland Security could not use personal FEMA aid records for immigration enforcement
The proposal would stop Homeland Security from using personal information FEMA collects to provide aid under declared major disasters or emergencies to enforce immigration laws.
What it does
Homeland Security could not use personal information FEMA collects to provide aid under a declared major disaster or emergency to enforce immigration laws.
Argument forThe restriction could make people worried about immigration enforcement more willing to seek FEMA disaster aid.
Argument againstThe restriction could prevent Homeland Security from using relevant FEMA aid records to identify people for immigration enforcement.
More detail
The Secretary of Homeland Security would be barred from using covered information to enforce immigration laws. The rule would cover personal information FEMA collects to provide aid under federal declarations of major disasters or emergencies. This includes identifying details and agency records linked to a person, such as financial or medical histories.
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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
- Oct 22Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 22Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Introduced
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