42 U.S.C. § 5151 : US Code - Section 5151: Nondiscrimination in disaster assistance

Search 42 U.S.C. § 5151 : US Code - Section 5151: Nondiscrimination in disaster assistance

(a) Regulations for equitable and impartial relief operations
The President shall issue, and may alter and amend, such
regulations as may be necessary for the guidance of personnel
carrying out Federal assistance functions at the site of a major
disaster or emergency. Such regulations shall include provisions
for insuring that the distribution of supplies, the processing of
applications, and other relief and assistance activities shall be
accomplished in an equitable and impartial manner, without
discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion,
nationality, sex, age, or economic status.
(b) Compliance with regulations as prerequisite to participation by
other bodies in relief operations
As a condition of participation in the distribution of assistance
or supplies under this chapter or of receiving assistance under
this chapter, governmental bodies and other organizations shall be
required to comply with regulations relating to nondiscrimination
promulgated by the President, and such other regulations applicable
to activities within an area affected by a major disaster or
emergency as he deems necessary for the effective coordination of
relief efforts.