Bill > HR3542

This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to enhance the oversight, coordination, and transparency of the Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities. The bill establishes a new leadership structure for the DPA Committee by creating a full-time Chairperson from the Senior Executive Service at the Department of Commerce, who will report directly to the Secretary of Commerce and be responsible for leading the committee and coordinating its activities. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of a secure electronic DPA Registry within one year, which will comprehensively document how federal agencies use DPA authorities. The registry must include detailed information about each use of DPA authorities, such as the purpose and how it supports national defense, and will be accessible to both federal agencies and the public, with appropriate safeguards for sensitive national security information. The bill also mandates that federal agencies regularly update the registry and that the Comptroller General conduct a review and report on the committee's coordination and planning efforts within two years of the bill's enactment. The goal is to improve accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in how the government utilizes Defense Production Act authorities to support national defense and critical infrastructure.

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