HR 315 · in committee · significant
To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
- government reform
What this bill does
- The bill allows FEMA to waive Buy American requirements for Puerto Rico, DC, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands during emergencies.
- U.S. territories and the District of Columbia are affected, as they gain flexibility in procurement during disaster relief.
- The waiver applies automatically when an emergency is declared under the Stafford Act, with no additional cost or new funding required.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How might waiving Buy American requirements during emergencies affect local businesses and job creation in Puerto Rico, DC, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands?
- 02
What specific procurement delays or supply chain problems in these territories prompted Congress to consider automatic waivers rather than case-by-case exceptions?
- 03
Should emergency procurement flexibility differ between U.S. territories and mainland states, and what precedent does this bill set for future disaster relief?
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Sponsor · R-AS
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
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Introduced 2025-01-10
Legislative timeline
2025-01-10 · house · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2025-01-09 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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