HR 2780
118th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
DPA Reform Act of 2023
Introduced: April 20, 2023
Introduced by:
Perry, Scott
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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