S1452Referred to Committee

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

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
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1
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Tim Scott
Tim Scott
Republican · SC · Senator
Votes with party: 76.6% (833 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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

2025-04-10

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would extend the federal government's powers to direct private companies to prioritize production of critical materials and goods during national emergencies, a tool originally created during the Cold War. These authorities allow the president to require manufacturers to produce items needed for national defense or public health crises, even if it means deprioritizing regular commercial orders. The extension would keep these emergency powers available for situations like wars, pandemics, or other major threats to national security.

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Government Operations and Politics
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