HR 6465
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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Bill overview
This bill allows the federal government to bypass certain rules regarding the sourcing of goods when responding to emergencies in Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, it waives the ‘Buy American’ requirements, which typically mandate that goods purchased for emergency relief be made in the United States. This change aims to expedite the delivery of necessary supplies and services during declared disasters in these territories. The bill is currently in committee review.
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Primary sponsor
Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] Rescom. González-Colón
Cosponsors
Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] Sablan
Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large] San Nicolas
Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] Plaskett
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