To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide that authority under the Act can only be exercised during a period in which Congress has formally declared war, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · April 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
DPA Reform Act of 2023
This bill modifies the Defense Production Act of 1950 by requiring that there must be a declaration of war to exercise authority under the act.
The act generally gives the President certain authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense. The bill provides that there must be a declaration of war for the President to exercise authority under the act related to (1) priorities and allocations for materials and services; (2) the expansion of productive capacity and supply; and (3) general provisions, such as those related to appointment policies.
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