CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience)...
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the establishment of a DPA Registry, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to update the Defense Production Act of 1950 by creating a DPA Registry. The purpose of this registry is to enhance accountability and resilience in the defense production sector. This change would impact government agencies and private companies involved in defense production by ensuring they meet specific standards and are transparent about their activities.
The bill was introduced on May 21, 2025, by Representative James Himes (Democrat) and Representative Zachary Nunn (Republican). As of the last update, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for further consideration. This committee will review the bill, potentially hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it for a vote.
So far, the bill has been introduced and referred to the appropriate committee. Next steps will involve committee review and possible amendments before any votes can occur. The current status indicates that the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process.