Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 8, 2018)
Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), before awarding a covered contract (i.e., a contract for goods or services, awarded in response to a major disaster or emergency, and in an amount that equals or exceeds $1 million) to: (1) conduct a review of the potential contractor, and (2) determine whether the past performance and resources of the contractor are adequate for the contract's performance.
In carrying out such review, FEMA shall assess the past experience and resources of the potential contractor using specified criteria.
FEMA may waive requirements of this bill upon determining that the waiver is in the public interest.
What just happenedFeb 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 8, 2018
- Feb 9, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Feb 8, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 8, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 8, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House