This bill would modify FEMA disaster assistance rules to restrict eligibility based on immigration status. Specifically, it would limit disaster relief and emergency assistance provided by FEMA to individuals who are "qualified aliens" under federal immigration law, while excluding certain groups including asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals paroled into the country. The bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which is the primary federal law governing disaster aid. The legislation would affect noncitizens seeking federal disaster assistance in the United States and was introduced in November 2024 but does not specify particular funding amounts or implementation timelines.
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