DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026

Stephen F. Lynch

Democrat · MA · 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.

2026-03-24

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would likely give the federal government expanded authority to direct private companies to prioritize production of emerging technologies considered critical to national security, similar to powers used during wartime. The measure would affect technology companies, manufacturers, and potentially their supply chains by allowing the government to requisition resources or mandate production shifts for items like semiconductors, artificial intelligence systems, or other advanced technologies deemed essential. The goal appears to be ensuring the U.S. can rapidly scale up production of cutting-edge technologies if needed for defense or economic competitiveness.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8053 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8053 To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to modify the requirements of the Defense Production Act Committee, establish a Subcommittee on Emerging Technology, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2026 Mr. Lynch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to modify the requirements of the Defense Production Act Committee, establish a Subcommittee on Emerging Technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT COMMITTEE. Section 722 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4567) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsections: ``(d) Meetings.--The Committee shall meet at least twice per year, and at other such times as determined necessary by the Chairperson of the Committee. ``(e) Authority To Establish Subcommittees.--The Chairperson of the Committee may establish and convene such additional subcommittees of the Committee as the Chairperson determines appropriate to improve coordination among member agencies of the Committee regarding particular activities authorized under this Act. ``(f) Emerging Technology Subcommittee.-- ``(1) Establishment.--There is established within the Committee a Subcommittee on Emerging Technology. ``(2) Activities.--The Subcommittee on Emerging Technology shall analyze-- ``(A) the effects, including potential benefits, of covered technology on activities determined essential to meet national defense requirements; and ``(B) how covered technology can be used within a single industry or Federal agency, or across industries and Federal agencies, to improve efficiencies, encourage innovation, and address supply chain gaps. ``(3) Covered technology.--For purposes of this paragraph, the Subcommittee shall establish a definition for the term `covered technology' and, in establishing such definition, shall consider including technologies in the fields of-- ``(A) artificial intelligence and robotics; ``(B) biotechnology; ``(C) cryptography and quantum computing; ``(D) materials science; ``(E) semiconductors; and ``(F) space.''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON POTENTIAL STRATEGIC RESERVE OF BIOLOGICAL INPUTS. Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Subcommittee on Emerging Technology of the Defense Production Act Committee (established under section 722 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4567), as amended by this Act) shall submit to Congress an evaluation of the potential benefits and drawbacks, and any resources required, in establishing a strategic reserve of critical biomanufacturing essential to meet national defense requirements under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.). SEC. 4. SHORT TITLE CORRECTION. The first undesignated section of the the Defense Production Act of 1950 is amended, effective on the date of enactment of such Act, by striking ``cited as `the Defense'' and inserting ``cited as the `Defense''. <all>

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