Defense Production Act Amendments of 2001
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 107-47.
Official Summary
Defense Production Act Amendments of 2001 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to extend its expiration date and authorization of appropriations through FY 2004.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 by extending its expiration date and the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 2004. The Defense Production Act provides the federal government with certain authorities to ensure the availability of essential materials and resources for national defense. The bill was passed and became Public Law No: 107-47 on October 5, 2001.
The bill extends the legal authority and funding for the Defense Production Act to support national defense preparedness through 2004.
- Extends the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
- Authorizes appropriations to continue through fiscal year 2004.
- Supports ongoing national defense and security preparedness efforts.
Federal agencies involved in national defense and emergency preparedness, defense contractors, and industries related to production of materials critical to national security may benefit from the continued authority and funding.
The bill text is not provided, so specific implementation details and costs are unclear. Extending authorization may involve budgetary considerations and require oversight to ensure appropriate use of the Act's authorities.
The bill was introduced in the House during the 107th Congress, falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security, and has been enacted into law. This reflects congressional action to maintain existing defense production authorities following the events of 2001.
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Extending the Defense Production Act's authority may support continued readiness and responsiveness in defense-related manufacturing and supply chains, potentially affecting related industries and government contracting.
The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens may want to review the specific provisions and appropriations authorized to understand the scope and scale of the extension. Monitoring implementation and budgetary impact over the extended period could be important for transparency.
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