Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6465
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 7, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 7, 2020
Latest Action
Apr 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6465
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Northern Mariana Islands
Democrat
U.S. Virgin Islands
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill waives Buy American requirements (requirements for the use of goods mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States) in the case of an emergency declaration, with respect to purchases made or contracts issued by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Text (1)
April 7, 2020
Actions (3)
04/08/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
04/07/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/07/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:16 PM