H.R. 315: To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

This bill proposes that, in cases of emergency declarations under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, certain procurement requirements will be waived for specific U.S. territories. Specifically, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would not require compliance with a federal procurement law (Chapter 83 of Title 41 of the U.S. Code) for purchases made or contracts issued by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. This means that during emergencies, these territories would have greater flexibility in how they spend federal disaster relief funds and manage contracts related to disaster recovery efforts. The intent is to streamline processes and improve the speed of response during emergencies, allowing for quicker aid and support to affected areas.

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