S. 373: Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-03 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Emergency Management |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-03):
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.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-03 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-03 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-03 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-03 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-03 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-03 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI 2025-03-03 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-03-05 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH 2025-03-06 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 373 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 373?
S. 373 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 373 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).