Defense Production Act Voluntary Agreements

Current understanding

To be populated as evidence accumulates.

2026-08-04 — Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials: cross-connection with dpa-recoverable-critical-minerals-materials: Both invoke Defense Production Act authorities (Section 101 priorities/allocations vs. Section 708 voluntary agreements) as tools for industrial-base coordination. (novelty: 3)
2026-07-17 — Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act: DOE adopted its interim final rule as final without change, codifying procedures for developing and carrying out voluntary agreements and plans of action under Section 708 of the Defense Production Act, which provide a qualified antitrust defense when statutory criteria are met. (novelty: 2)