HR 315
To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:54 AM
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Bill overview
This bill temporarily suspends certain requirements related to purchasing goods and awarding contracts in Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands during a declared emergency. Specifically, it waives the ‘Buy American’ rule, which typically mandates that goods purchased by the federal government be produced in the United States. This allows these territories to purchase goods from suppliers outside the U.S. if needed to respond to a disaster. The bill is intended to streamline disaster relief efforts and ensure these areas have access to necessary supplies.
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Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
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