What does IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT COMMITTEE. of CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 722 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to improve the Committee's operations. It establishes a Chairperson for the Committee, who must be a senior employee of the Department of Commerce. The Chairperson is responsible for leading the Committee, reporting to the Secretary of Commerce, and providing information to Committee members. The Secretary of Commerce is responsible for ensuring the Chairperson has adequate staff and resources. The section requires a review of how federal departments and agencies use authorities provided under the Act. The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress assessing the Committee's coordination and planning efforts. The report should identify authorities needing more attention and recommend improvements to the Committee’s coordination.

What does TRANSPARENCY REGISTRY OF USES OF DPA AUTHORITIES. of CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to establish a 'DPA Registry,' a secure, electronic database. The Secretary of Commerce, through the Chairperson of the Defense Production Act Committee, is responsible for establishing the registry within one year of the section's enactment. The registry will contain records of how each authority under the Defense Production Act is used by the Federal Government, dating back one year before enactment. Each Federal agency must enter data into the registry within 180 days of its establishment and update it quarterly. The registry must be secure from cyber attacks and manipulation. Access to the registry will be structured to allow varying levels of information for different users, including federal agencies, Congress, and the public. The Secretary of Commerce may limit access to sensitive information related to national security. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to maximize transparency in providing access to the registry while preserving national security.

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CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950. The amendment would require the establishment of a DPA Registry. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the registry requirement, though these are not detailed in this section.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the CLEAR Defense Production Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/21/2025 · Introduced: 5/21/2025

Author: James Himes (D-CT)

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This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to establish a DPA Registry, a secure database tracking the federal government's use of authorities under the Act.
The bill designates a Chairperson for the Defense Production Act Committee, a senior Department of Commerce employee, to lead the Committee and oversee the registry.
It requires federal agencies to regularly update the DPA Registry with data on how Defense Production Act authorities are utilized, with varying levels of public access while protecting national security.

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