STAND Act

The STAND Act would temporarily halt federal funding for non-defense foreign aid (including bilateral, multilateral, and humanitarian assistance) by the State Department and USAID for 60 days after a natural disaster is declared under the Stafford Act. This means no such aid spending could occur during that period, directly affecting how these agencies allocate taxpayer funds in disaster response. The freeze could only be lifted if Congress passes a joint resolution that the President signs into law. The bill focuses on pausing foreign aid to prioritize domestic disaster relief efforts in the immediate aftermath of events.