President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Expand Energy Infrastructure and Coal Production

Defense Production Act Invocation for Energy and Infrastructure·February 25 – April 20, 2026

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President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Expand Energy Infrastructure and Coal Production

President Trump used the Defense Production Act on April 20 to expand federal support for the energy sector. He issued three determinations to increase coal mining and power plant maintenance, fast-track natural gas pipelines and export terminals, and boost manufacturing for electric grid equipment. These orders use federal authority to prioritize domestic energy production as a matter of national security. At the same time, Congress is working on the DPA Modernization Act of 2026 to provide $2 billion for critical minerals and medical supplies. Other bills like the Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act and the DPA Emerging Technology Act aim to expand the law to cover pharmaceutical production and new technologies like artificial intelligence.

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Coal Mining and Power Generation Trump Uses Defense Production Act to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipelines and Export Terminals Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Fast-Track Manufacturing of Electric Grid Equipment H.R. 7688DPA Modernization Act of 2026

Who This Affects

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The DPA Modernization Act of 2026 is the lead bill to extend the law, while H.R. 7777, H.R. 8038, and H.R. 8053 propose narrower updates for medical supplies and technology. These legislative efforts complement several presidential memos that use executive authority to fast-track specific energy and infrastructure projects.

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Coal Mining and Power Generation

Apr 20

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Fast-Track Manufacturing of Electric Grid Equipment

Apr 20

Trump Uses Defense Production Act to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipelines and Export Terminals

Apr 20

H.R. 8038

Defense Production: New Tools for Private Sector Partnerships

Mar 24

H.R. 8053

Defense Production Act: New Emerging Technology Subcommittee

Mar 24

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