To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Introduced Jan 9, 2025Latest action Jan 10, 2025Emergency Management

Plain-English summary

This measure 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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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Aumua Amata

Sponsor · Republican · AS

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Official Subjects

Emergency ManagementAmerican SamoaBuy American requirementsDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Sources & text

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