To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Gary J. Palmer

Republican · AL · Representative

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No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2025-07-22

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would extend the federal government's power to use the Defense Production Act, a law that lets the president direct private companies to prioritize making goods needed for national defense or emergencies. The extension would keep this authority active beyond its current expiration date, allowing the government to require factories and businesses to produce critical supplies like military equipment, medical devices, or other essential materials during crises. This affects manufacturers and businesses that could be called upon to shift their production to meet urgent national needs.

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