H.R. 315 · 119th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2025-01-09
Latest action
2025-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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.