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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What This Bill Does
This bill allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive certain federal purchasing rules when an emergency is declared. The waiver applies only to purchases and contracts made by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands of the United States during emergencies.
Who It Affects
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (the federal agency that responds to disasters and emergencies), Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands of the United States.
Key Provisions
• When an emergency is declared under section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, the Federal Emergency Management Agency does not have to require chapter 83 of title 41 of the United States Code to apply to purchases or contracts made by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands of the United States. (Sec. 1)
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands of the United States would not have to follow certain federal purchasing rules during declared emergencies. This gives these territories and districts more flexibility in how they spend emergency money.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
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