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This bill, called the "Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act," proposes to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit discrimination in disaster assistance based on political affiliation. Specifically, the bill amends Section 308(a) of the existing law by adding "political affiliation" to the list of characteristics that cannot be used to deny or limit disaster relief. The Stafford Act, which governs how the federal government provides assistance during major disasters or emergencies, currently prevents discrimination based on factors like economic status. This amendment would explicitly prevent federal, state, or local officials from denying or reducing disaster aid to individuals or communities because of their political views or party membership, ensuring that disaster assistance remains neutral and equally accessible to all eligible recipients regardless of their political leanings.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/373/all-info