DPA Private-Sector Outreach Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8038
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Commerce
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T23:41:32Z
AI-Generated Summary
DPA Private-Sector Outreach Act of 2026 (H.R. 8038)
Purpose
This bill aims to improve how the federal government shares information with private businesses about opportunities under the Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950, a law that helps ensure production of materials and services critical for national defense and emergencies. It focuses on outreach to encourage more private-sector involvement.
Key Provisions
- Toolkit and Online Resources: Within 365 days of enactment, a federal committee must create:
- A toolkit and "one-stop shop" website for federal agencies to share info on DPA authorities (excluding foreign investment reviews and certain funding titles).
- Details on solicitation processes, business opportunities (especially for small businesses), searchable award lists (including winners and priority ratings), voluntary agreements, and agency contacts.
- Outreach Plans: Within another 365 days, the committee must develop annual outreach plans for federal agencies using DPA powers to educate businesses on commercial opportunities.
- Reporting Requirement: Annual reports on DPA activities must now include descriptions of outreach efforts.
- Technical Fix: Corrects a minor typo in the original DPA's short title.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adds a new subsection (d) to Section 722 of the DPA (50 U.S.C. 4567) for the toolkit, resources, and outreach plans.
- Expands the annual report under subsection (e) to cover outreach.
- No changes to core DPA authorities; focuses on communication and transparency.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Must build and maintain resources and conduct outreach, increasing workload but improving coordination.
- Businesses and Citizens: Easier access to DPA contract opportunities, especially for small businesses, potentially boosting participation in defense-related production.
- National Defense: Could speed up private-sector involvement in emergencies by making processes more visible and accessible.
- No direct international effects.
Main Stakeholders
- Private Businesses: Especially small businesses seeking government contracts or funding under DPA.
- Federal Agencies: Those delegated DPA powers (e.g., for production prioritization or allocations).
- DPA Committee: Oversees implementation (likely the interagency group managing DPA coordination).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Enhances transparency without altering DPA's core enforcement powers; aligns with existing reporting duties.
- Constitutional: No apparent issues; supports Congress's authority over national defense and commerce.
- Political: Bipartisan introduction (by Reps. Beatty and Kim); promotes efficiency in government-private partnerships without controversy.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2026-03-24: Introduced in House
- 2026-03-24: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- DPA Private-Sector Outreach Act of 2026 — issued 2026-03-24 — PDF (4 pages)