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118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 2780: DPA Reform Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 20, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Apr 20, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Apr 20, 2023Introduced in the House by Scott Perry.
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  1. Apr 20, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Apr 20, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.