2026-05382Presidential Document

Delegations Adjusted for Faster Defense Act Emergency Responses

Published Date: 3/18/2026

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Summary

This order updates who can use special powers under the Defense Production Act, letting both the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy act independently. It also clears up when agency leaders need to ask the President before taking action during a national energy emergency. These changes help speed up decisions without extra delays, affecting government agencies involved in national defense and energy.

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