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H.R. 8136119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 27, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026
Introduced:
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The bill orders a GAO study on how agencies buy and stockpile long-lead defense items, due within one year.
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The DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026 directs the GAO to study how federal agencies purchase and stockpile "long-lead items" under the Defense Production Act of 1950. The study, due to House and Senate committees within one year of enactment, will examine current practices, interagency coordination options, and recommend possible legislative changes. The bill also corrects a minor wording error in the 1950 law's title.
The bill affects federal agencies involved in defense-related procurement and stockpiling, plus the House and Senate committees overseeing financial services and banking.
The study does not change any policies immediately but could shape future legislative updates to improve government readiness for supply shortages of critical, slow-to-produce equipment.
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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.