Congress·In Committee·S. 1452

A bill to extend certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Defense Production Act: One-Year Extension

Apr 10, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

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Very likely to pass

This bill has strong bipartisan support and is a routine extension of a critical national security tool that both parties generally support.

Key Points

This bill keeps a major national security law active for an extra year. It moves the expiration date for certain government powers from September 2025 to September 2026.
The Defense Production Act gives the government the power to make sure private companies prioritize orders for items needed for national defense. This can include military gear or even medical supplies during a national emergency.
By extending this law, the government can continue to help fix supply chain problems. This helps ensure the country does not run out of essential materials during a crisis.
This effort is led by Scott and Warren, showing support from both Republicans and Democrats. This bipartisan backing makes it more likely that the law will stay in place without interruption.

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Milestones

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Apr 10, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A bill to extend certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Bill NumberS 1452

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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