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RepublicanBill · H.R. 459· House(119-HR-459)

STAND Act

Rep. Steube
Age: 48 years
Florida
Introduced
1/15/2025
Last activity
1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
W. Steube
Cosponsors
None
Emergency Management
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the "Securing Taxpayer Assistance during Natural Disasters Act" or the "STAND Act." It aims to stop certain types of foreign aid when a specific disaster occurs. Specifically, it prohibits the Department of State or USAID from spending non-defense foreign assistance funds within 60 days of a disaster declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This includes bilateral, multilateral, and humanitarian assistance. However, the prohibition can be lifted if a joint resolution is passed into law.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-7

    The bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of non-defense foreign assistance for 60 days following a Presidential disaster declaration.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-3

    The restriction on humanitarian aid may negatively affect displaced or vulnerable populations globally.