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

HR 315 · In committee · last action January 10, 2025

<p>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&nbsp;in the case of an emergency declaration.</p>

Sponsor

Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS)

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Official summary

<p>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&nbsp;in the case of an emergency declaration.</p>