H.R. 1342 Passed the House Emergency Management

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

To prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation in granting disaster assistance.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] Introduced February 13, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action September 16, 2026

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 16, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 16, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5893)
  4. Sep 16, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Sep 16, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1342.
  6. Sep 16, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5893-5895)
  7. Sep 16, 2026 Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Feb 13, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  9. Feb 13, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  10. Feb 13, 2025 Introduced in House

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