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Local Preparedness Acquisition Act

Date: Dec. 17, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Infrastructure


LOCAL PREPAREDNESS ACQUISITION ACT -- (House of Representatives - December 17, 2007)

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Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3179, the Local Preparedness Acquisition Act. Mr. Towns and the entire Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recognized that the GSA schedule is more than just a list of things that can be bought at a given price. It is, in fact, the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

GSA goes to great lengths to ensure that products are appropriate for purchase and that they are a good value. Leveraging that capability and the Federal money already spent to allow States and local governments to participate in this acquisition serves two good purposes. It increases the value of seeking a GSA schedule, and in fact, it saves money and overhead for State and local agencies.

I join with my colleague from the District of Columbia and Mr. Towns in asking for the swift passage of this bill.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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