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Halting Foreign Aid After US Natural Disasters

This bill aims to stop federal funds from being spent on non-defense foreign assistance by the State Department and USAID. This pause occurs within 60 days of the President declaring a natural disaster in the U.S. It means taxpayer money typically sent abroad could be temporarily held domestically to support disaster relief efforts.
Key points
Funds for foreign aid can be withheld when a natural disaster occurs in the U.S.
The halt applies to non-defense assistance from the State Department and USAID.
Spending is paused for 60 days after a disaster declaration, unless Congress waives it.
The goal is to ensure taxpayer funds are available domestically during crises.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10315
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2024-12-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STAND Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10315.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funds for foreign aid can be withheld when a natural disaster occurs in the U.S.
  • The halt applies to non-defense assistance from the State Department and USAID.
  • Spending is paused for 60 days after a disaster declaration, unless Congress waives it.
  • The goal is to ensure taxpayer funds are available domestically during crises.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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