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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 See on congress.gov
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Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 April 20, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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