Bill adds chairperson and public registry to defense production law
In committeeH.R. 3542Latest action
Sponsor: James A. Himes · Representative · CT
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Official title: CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 3542 adds a formal chairperson and a public tracking registry to oversee defense production powers.
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What does this do?
The bill updates the Defense Production Act of 1950 by creating a formal Chairperson position for the interagency coordinating committee and requiring each involved agency to designate a senior staff liaison. It also establishes a public "DPA Registry," a secure online database where agencies log and quarterly update how they use defense production powers, with sensitive national security details restricted.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies that use these emergency production powers, the Secretary of Commerce, the , and members of the public or businesses seeking transparency.
Why does it matter?
The changes aim to improve coordination and tracking of government authority over private industry during national emergencies, without altering the underlying powers themselves.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 21, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · May 21, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.