# 119-hr-8053: DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026

119-hr-8053, DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8053
- Congress: 119
- Title: DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would amend the Defense Production Act to create a dedicated **Emerging Technology Subcommittee** to focus federal coordination on new technologies.** It would also set minimum meeting rules, allow the committee chair to form subcommittees, and require a study on a strategic biomanufacturing reserve. - Federal agencies would get more structured coordination because the DPA Committee must meet at least twice a year and the chair could form subcommittees for targeted work. - Defense supply chain planners and industry would face new analysis on how covered technologies affect national defense needs and where they can close supply gaps. - Technology sectors would see focused attention since the Subcommittee must define “covered technology” and consider AI and robotics, biotechnology, cryptography and quantum computing, materials science, semiconductors, and space. - Biomanufacturing and national preparedness planners would be subject to an 18‑month evaluation of the benefits, drawbacks, and resources needed to establish a strategic reserve of critical biomanufacturing inputs for defense.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8053 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8053)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8053 (as of 2026-09-21).