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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Extension of the Defense Production Act
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill. The amendment seeks to extend the expiration date of the from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
This amendment would extend the federal government's authority to prioritize national defense contracts and require businesses to accept and fulfill contracts for materials deemed necessary for national security through the end of 2027.
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The department's procurement authorities under the Defense Production Act would be extended through 2027.
Department of Energy
The department's authorities related to defense activities under the Act would be extended through 2027.
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Extension of Emergency Authorities
The amendment seeks to extend emergency industrial authorities by over two years, moving the expiration from late 2025 to the end of 2027.
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