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H.R. 1342

Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA)

The bill would add political affiliation to the list of characteristics that cannot be used to discriminate against people receiving federal disaster assistance. It aims to ensure that FEMA and other organizations providing disaster relief treat all individuals fairly regardless of their political beliefs or party affiliation.[AI-Generated]

Passed House (voice vote) 16 September 2026

Record as of 16 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

  1. 16 September 2026 Passed House (voice vote)

    What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

    5 more actions
    1. 16 September 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    2. 16 September 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    3. 16 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1342.
    4. 16 September 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules.
    5. 16 September 2026 Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  2. 13 February 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development
  3. 13 February 2025 Referred to committee
  4. 13 February 2025 Introduced in House
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