This resolution condemns the spread of false information and rumors about disaster relief efforts, particularly following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which have led to threats against FEMA employees and other disaster response personnel. The resolution notes that disinformation has been amplified through social media and by some elected officials, causing disaster survivors to distrust federal assistance programs and potentially forgo aid they deserve. The false claims have created safety concerns for FEMA workers, forcing them to pause relief operations in parts of North Carolina in October 2024, and have even generated antisemitic threats directed at elected officials and federal employees. The House commits to condemning those spreading disinformation for political purposes and pledges to provide resources to combat misinformation while promoting accurate information about disaster relief operations. This is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's position rather than legislation that creates new laws or funding.
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