Bills · HR 3542
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3542Government Operations and Politics
CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 21· LAST ACTION MAY 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the Defense Production Act (DPA) is a powerful tool the government uses to respond to crises, from pandemics to military needs, by directing industries to produce critical goods. Without clear coordination and transparency, this power could be used inefficiently or without proper oversight. This bill aims to make the DPA process more organized and accountable by establishing a dedicated leader and creating a public record of its use. If it becomes law, it could lead to faster, more effective responses during national emergencies and give the public a better understanding of how their government is leveraging industrial capacity. If it doesn't pass, the DPA's use would continue under the current structure, potentially with less centralized coordination and public visibility.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a dedicated, full-time Chairperson for the Defense Production Act Committee within the Department of Commerce.
This creates a single point of leadership responsible for overseeing and coordinating the use of the DPA across federal agencies.
PROVISION 02
Requires the creation of a secure, electronic database called the "DPA Registry" to record how each DPA authority is used by federal agencies.
This significantly increases transparency by providing a centralized record of DPA uses, including why and how they were implemented.
PROVISION 03
Mandates federal agencies to submit detailed information about their DPA uses to the new registry, including past and future applications, and update it quarterly.
This ensures the DPA Registry is comprehensive and current, making it a valuable resource for oversight and planning.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Comptroller General to issue a report assessing the DPA Committee's effectiveness, coordination, and information sharing within two years.
This provision provides independent oversight and recommendations for improving the committee's operations and the use of DPA authorities.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
17
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 21
Introduced in House
MAY 21
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3542
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025
House BillHR 3542Government Operations and Politics
CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2025
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
1
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