To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
119-HR-315119th CongressIntroduced Jan 9, 2025Emergency Management
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsor
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS](R-AS)Summary
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.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 10, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 9, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025Library of Congress