HR 315

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

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Del. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen [R-AS]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Emergency Management
Introduced
2025-01-09
Latest action
2025-01-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2025-01-09: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-09: Introduced in House