To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
The summary
What this bill does
This bill prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency from requiring the application of the Buy American requirements (requirements for the use of goods mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States) with respect to purchases made or contracts issued by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, or the U.S. Virgin Islands in the case of an emergency declaration.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - AS · R-AS
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 315 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. |
| Policy Area | Emergency Management |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 9, 2025 |
| Latest Action | January 10, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 0 · House vote — · — views |