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119-s-1452119th Congress
A bill to extend certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced
Summary
One-year extension of Section 717(a) authorities under the Defense Production Act. This bill would amend 50 U.S.C. 4564(a) by replacing the September 30, 2025 expiration with September 30, 2026, thereby keeping the Section 717(a) authorities in effect for an additional year.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Extend government power to prioritize contracts
This bill would extend the Defense Production Act authority in Section 717(a) by one year. If enacted, the authority would expire on September 30, 2026 instead of September 30, 2025. That authority lets the federal government ask or order companies to prioritize certain contracts and shift industrial production. Contractors and suppliers could receive priority orders or be directed to change production. The bill would not add new programs, money, or eligibility changes.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Scott, Tim [R-SC]
SC • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
MA • D
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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