H.R.3058 - FEMA Flexibility Act of 2011

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to support domestic emergency operations. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: FEMA Flexibility Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to support domestic emergency operations. as introduced.

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9/23/2011--Introduced.FEMA Flexibility Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to permit a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation with respect to the micropurchase threshold in order to support domestic eme

Official Summary

9/23/2011--Introduced.FEMA Flexibility Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to permit a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation with respect to the micropurchase threshold in order to support domestic emergency operations. Prohibits such threshold from exceeding $15,000 in any such deviation. Defines "domestic emergency operation" to mean assistance activities carried out in support of:
(1) an emergency or major disaster as defined in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act;
(2) any occasion for which the Secretary determines federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the United States; or
(3) any natural catastrophe or fire, flood, or explosion in the United States that causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance to supplement the efforts and resources of states, local governments, and disaster relief organizations.

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09/24/11
Rep. Long Introduces Bill to Authorize Permission of Class Deviation to ...

Billy Long, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (HR 3058) to "authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to support domestic emergency operations." The bill was introduced on Sept

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02/24/12
The case of “The Bridge To Nowhere” resurrected in GOP debate ...

In 2005, H.R. 3058, which allocated transportation funds to many states and the District of Columbia, underwent several iterations – the bill was subject to 181 amendments (49 in the House and 132 in the Senate).

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02/24/12
The case of “The Bridge To Nowhere” resurrected in GOP debate ...

In 2005, H.R. 3058, which allocated transportation funds to many states and the District of Columbia, underwent several iterations – the bill was subject to 181 amendments (49 in the House and 132 in the Senate).

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02/24/12
The case of “The Bridge To Nowhere” resurrected in GOP debate ...

In 2005, H.R. 3058, which allocated transportation funds to many states and the District of Columbia, underwent several iterations – the bill was subject to 181 amendments (49 in the House and 132 in the Senate).

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