Defense Production Act
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-10-28 — Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity: Section 303 authority was invoked via Presidential Determination to extend DPA Title III industrial-base support to domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity. (novelty: 3)
- 2026-04-15 — DPA Modernization Act of 2026: HR7688 (DPA Modernization Act of 2026) reported out of House committee and placed on the Union Calendar; bill would update DPA authorities to prioritize and expand U.S. production of defense-critical goods, but has not yet received a floor vote in either chamber. (novelty: 3)