House Passes Smith-Meng-King 354-72 ‘Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act’ Would Allow Houses of Worship Same Status as Other Non-Profits in Seeking Federal Disaster Assistance
Cong. Smith (NJ-04) urges Members of Congress to vote for Smith-Meng-King, a bill he wrote with Congresswoman Meng (NY-06) to ensure houses of worship destroyed can apply for aid like any other nonprofit organization.
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly today to put houses of worship—many of which were severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy but nonetheless continued to serve ravaged coastal communities—on an even playing field with other non-profit organizations seeking disaster assistance. H.R. 592, the "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprof... [READ MORE]