119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 9, 2025
To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
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Latest action (Jan 10, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Emergency Management
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 9, 2025)
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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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