Rep. Palmer Introduces Bill to Extend Defense Production Act Through 2031
To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Financial Services for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The Defense Production Act is a standard tool used by many different leaders for national security. Extensions are usually bipartisan because both parties want the government to have these emergency powers.
Key Points
- This bill extends the Defense Production Act of 1950 by six years, pushing its expiration date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2031. The DPA gives the federal government broad authority to direct private companies to prioritize national defense and emergency orders.
From policy text
“Section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4564(a)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2031''.”
View in full text - Without this extension, the DPA would expire at the end of September 2025, leaving the government without key tools it uses to secure supply chains for military equipment, medical supplies, and critical materials during national emergencies.
- The bill was introduced by Rep. Palmer and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It is a straightforward one-section bill that changes only the expiration date, with no other modifications to the underlying law.
From policy text
“Mr. Palmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services”
View in full text - The DPA is one of the most important emergency economic powers available to the federal government. It has been used in recent years to boost production of COVID-19 vaccines, support semiconductor manufacturing, and maintain defense industrial base capacity.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.
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