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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.
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 allows FEMA to waive federal procurement requirements during emergencies declared under the Stafford Act. Specifically, it permits Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to bypass federal procurement regulations when making purchases or issuing contracts in response to an emergency declaration. The waiver applies only during the emergency period and enables these territories to expedite procurement without compliance with standard federal acquisition rules.
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- Jan 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. · house
- Jan 9, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Jan 9, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 9, 2025
Mrs. Radewagen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. WAIVER OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
In the case of an emergency declared pursuant to section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191), the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall not require the application of chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code, with respect to purchases made or contracts issued by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands of the United States. <all>
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