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Version 80 · Reported to Senate without amendment · Oct 17, 2005
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Amends the Second Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005 to repeal requirements concerning the use of the emergency procurement authority under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act and the increased micropurchase threshold with respect to procurements of property or services by executive agencies for use in support of Hurricane Katrina rescue and relief operations.
People & committees
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · R–ME
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Collins. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Collins. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure.
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