HR 459
STAND Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:52 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the STAND Act, temporarily restricts the U.S. government’s ability to provide international aid to countries affected by major disasters within the first 60 days following a presidential declaration. Specifically, it prevents the Department of State and USAID from spending federal funds on non-defense foreign assistance during this period. However, Congress can override this restriction by passing a joint resolution to waive the limitations. The goal of the bill is to ensure that domestic disaster recovery efforts receive priority for federal resources.
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