The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice saying disaster relief funding for cities and states is not tied to support of Israeli companies.
“There is NO FEMA requirement tied to Israel in any current NOFO. No states have lost funding, and no new conditions have been imposed,” DHS stated.
“FEMA grants remain governed by existing law and policy and not political litmus tests. DHS will enforce all anti-discrimination laws and policies, including as it relates to the BDS movement, which is expressly grounded in antisemitism. Those who engage in racial discrimination should not receive a single dollar of federal funding,” it added.
There is NO FEMA requirement tied to Israel in any current NOFO. No states have lost funding, and no new
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