WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

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.

IntroducedEmergency Management
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jan 10, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Jan 10, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
  2. Jan 9, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
  3. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  4. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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