U.S. states, cities that boycott Israeli companies to be denied federal aid for natural disaster preparedness, Trump administration says | 4 Aug 2025 | U.S. states and cities that boycott Israeli companies will be denied federal aid for natural disaster preparedness, the Trump administration has announced, tying routine federal funding to its political stance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency stated in grant notices posted on Friday that states must follow its "terms and conditions." Those conditions require they certify they will not sever "commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies" to qualify for funding. The requirement applies to at least $1.9 billion that states rely on to cover search-and-rescue equipment, emergency manager salaries, and backup power systems among other expenses, according to 11 agency grant notices reviewed by Reuters... The Department of Homeland Security, the agency that oversees FEMA, in April said, opens new tab that boycotting Israel is prohibited for states and cities receiving its grant funds.