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H.R. 8038119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 24, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: DPA Private-Sector Outreach Act of 2026
Introduced:
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HR 8038 requires a one-stop online tool and agency outreach plans to help businesses access Defense Production Act opportunities.
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HR 8038 would update the Defense Production Act of 1950 by directing a government committee to build an online one-stop shop and toolkit within a year, offering information on contracts, funding, past awards, and federal contacts. It also requires agencies to create and annually update outreach plans, especially targeting small businesses, and report on outreach activities. The bill also corrects a minor typo in the original law.
The bill affects federal agencies that manage Defense Production Act programs and private businesses, particularly small businesses, seeking to participate in related contracts or agreements.
The changes would make existing production-partnership opportunities more visible without altering the government's underlying authority to direct production.
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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.