H.R. 1342, the Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act, passed the House on September 16, 2026.
H.R. 1342 — Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
What it does
This bill amends the Stafford Act to prohibit federal disaster assistance from being denied or reduced based on a person's political affiliation. It adds 'political affiliation' to the list of protected characteristics alongside existing protections for race, color, religion, sex, and economic status, ensuring disaster aid is distributed without political discrimination.
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What happens next
H.R. 1342 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Scott Perry. Cosponsored by Abraham Hamadeh and Tim Moore.
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