To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
HR 315 waives specific federal procurement rules for Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands during emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act. It prevents the FEMA Administrator from requiring these areas to follow Chapter 83 of Title 41 (which governs federal procurement standards) when purchasing emergency supplies or issuing contracts. This allows faster, more flexible emergency response without needing to comply with standard federal buying procedures. The bill directly affects territorial and local governments' ability to rapidly acquire resources during declared disasters.
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
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