DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026
Latest action (24 Mar 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 8053, the DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026, would amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to change how the Defense Production Act Committee operates. It would require the Committee to meet at least twice a year, allow its Chairperson to create additional subcommittees as needed, and specifically establish a new Subcommittee on Emerging Technology. That subcommittee would study how certain "covered technologies"—a term it would define, considering fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, cryptography, quantum computing, materials science, semiconductors, and space—affect national defense activities and how they could improve efficiency, spur innovation, and address supply chain gaps. The bill also directs the subcommittee to report to Congress within 18 months on the potential costs and benefits of creating a strategic reserve of critical biomanufacturing inputs for defense purposes. A minor technical correction to the original 1950 law's short title is also included.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies involved in defense production planning, particularly members of the Defense Production Act Committee, and could indirectly affect industries in the listed technology sectors if future policy stems from the subcommittee's analysis.
The bill was introduced on March 24, 2026, by Rep. Stephen Lynch and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It has not yet been voted on, and further committee action would be needed before it could advance to the full House.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8053 do?
- H.R. 8053, the DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026, would amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to change how the Defense Production Act Committee operates. It would require the Committee to meet at least twice a year, allow its Chairperson to create additional subcommittees as needed, and specifically establish a new Subcommittee on Emerging Technology. That subcommittee would study how certain "covered technologies"—a term it would define, considering fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, cryptography, quantum computing, materials science, semiconductors, and space—affect national defense activities and how they could improve efficiency, spur innovation, and address supply chain gaps. The bill also directs the subcommittee to report to Congress within 18 months on the potential costs and benefits of creating a strategic reserve of critical biomanufacturing inputs for defense purposes. A minor technical correction to the original 1950 law's short title is also included. The bill primarily affects federal agencies involved in defense production planning, particularly members of the Defense Production Act Committee, and could indirectly affect industries in the listed technology sectors if future policy stems from the subcommittee's analysis. The bill was introduced on March 24, 2026, by Rep. Stephen Lynch and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It has not yet been voted on, and further committee action would be needed before it could advance to the full House.
- Has H.R. 8053 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Mar 2026, H.R. 8053 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8053?
- H.R. 8053 was sponsored by Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA8] (Democrat-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8053?
- Introduced (24 Mar 2026).
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