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This bill, known as the "Streamlining FEMA Procurement Procedures Act of 2025", aims to improve how local governments can procure services and goods during disaster recovery efforts. Specifically, the bill directs the President to issue regulations within 180 days that will allow local governments to use Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) procurement methods when carrying out activities under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. CMAR is a project delivery method where a construction manager is hired early in the design process and can provide recommendations for construction feasibility, costs, and scheduling. The bill also raises the threshold for simplified procurement procedures from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, which means local governments will have more flexibility and less bureaucratic overhead when managing disaster recovery projects under that monetary amount. These changes are intended to make disaster recovery efforts more efficient and adaptable by giving local governments more procurement options and reducing administrative barriers.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5533/all-info