What does Preamble of DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Comptroller General to study the efficacy of procurement for long-lead items and stockpiling under the Defense Production Act of 1950. The bill's purpose is to study procurement and stockpiling practices related to the Defense Production Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026.

What does GAO STUDY ON STOCKPILING AND LONG-LEAD ITEMS. of DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates a study by the Comptroller General regarding the effectiveness of current methods used by Defense Production Act (DPA) agencies to manage long-lead items and related stockpiling challenges. The study must be submitted to the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs within one year of the Act's enactment. The Comptroller General is required to examine how DPA-related long-lead items are currently procured and stockpiled. The study should identify ways Federal agencies can collaborate to improve the procurement and stockpiling of DPA-related long-lead items. The study must include legislative recommendations, potentially including amendments to the DPA, to address these procurement and stockpiling issues. The section defines 'DPA' as the Defense Production Act of 1950. A 'DPA agency' is defined as a Federal agency to which the President has delegated authority under the DPA. A 'long-lead item' is defined as components with the longest design and fabrication times.

What does SHORT TITLE CORRECTION. of DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the first undesignated section of the Defense Production Act of 1950. The amendment involves correcting a citation within the Act. The correction strikes 'cited as `the Defense''' and inserts 'cited as the `Defense'''.

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DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/27/2026 · Introduced: 3/27/2026

Author: Cleo Fields (D-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the effectiveness of Defense Production Act (DPA) procurement and stockpiling practices for long-lead items, including potential legislative recommendations.
The study, to be submitted to congressional committees within one year, will examine how federal agencies procure and stockpile DPA-related long-lead items and identify opportunities for collaboration.
This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to correct a citation error within the existing legislation.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7688(In Committee)Official page

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