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H.R. 315

Referred to Committee

To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Introduced 1/9/2025•119th Congress•House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

1/10/2025 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 1/9/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Emergency Management
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAmerican SamoaBuy American requirementsDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Public contracts and procurementPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands

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Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]

Republican • AS

Sponsored 1/9/2025

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 9, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Introduced in House1/9/2025
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Committee

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0
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Sources and method

· Record updated Oct 29, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
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  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Jan 9, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 10:29 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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