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To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.
To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Summary
This bill would extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950. The bill amends the expiration date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2031, extending the authority for an additional six years. The Defense Production Act allows the government to direct industrial production during national emergencies.
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Sponsor (1)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Gary J. Palmer’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $215,400
- ARD CONTRACTING $23,300
- WELLBORN CABINETS $13,500
- HAMMER LGC $13,200
- NEWCASTLE CONSTRUCTION $13,200
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Gary J. Palmer → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jul 22, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. · house
- Jul 22, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 22, 2025
Mr. Palmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services
A BILL
To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITY.
Section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4564(a)) is amended by striking “September 30, 2025” and inserting “September 30, 2031”. <all>
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