HR 8038 — DPA Private-Sector Outreach Act of 2026

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in House Current html March 24, 2026

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The bill establishes new requirements for private-sector outreach activities related to the Defense Production Act of 1950 and modifies reporting requirements.

• 50 U.S.C. 4567

  (d) Toolkit and Online Resources Site.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Committee shall develop a toolkit and an online `one-stop shop' that allows Federal agencies to share information and resources with interested persons regarding the use of authorities under this Act (other than authorities under section 721 or title VIII), including the following: (A) The process for solicitations under such authorities, including information on submitting offers and receiving assistance. (B) Opportunities under such authorities for business concerns, including small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), to participate in contracts and other funding mechanisms allowed under such authorities. (C) A searchable description of awards, including an identification of the awardee and any priority rating for such award, made using such authorities. (D) A description of any voluntary agreements and executive reserves established, consistent with such authorities, including an identification of the parties engaged in each activity and the goals and terms of such activity, as the Committee determines appropriate. (E) The contact information for an individual at each Federal agency to which the President may delegate such authorities. (2) Outreach.--Not later than 365 days after the development of the toolkit required in paragraph (1), the Committee shall develop a plan for each Federal agency to which the President has delegated authorities under this Act (other than authorities under section 721 or title VIII) to conduct outreach activities to educate the private sector about the commercial opportunities available under such authorities. The Committee shall update such plans as needed, but not less frequently than annually.

  This addition mandates the creation of a toolkit and outreach plan to enhance communication and education about available authorities for private-sector engagement.

• 50 U.S.C. 4567

  subsection (d) → subsection (e)

  This change renumbers existing subsections to accommodate the addition of the new outreach requirements.

• 50 U.S.C. 4567

  subsection (e) → subsection (f)

  This change continues the renumbering of existing subsections due to the insert of the new outreach requirements.

• 50 U.S.C. 4567

  (6) a description of outreach activities conducted under subsection (d); and

  This insertion requires a new reporting element regarding outreach activities to be included in the Committee's annual report.

• 50 U.S.C. 4567

  the first undesignated section of the the Defense Production Act of 1950 is amended, effective on the date of enactment of such Act, by striking ``cited as ``the Defense'' and inserting ``cited as the ``Defense''.

  This change corrects the short title for consistency and clarity.

Action History

1. March 24, 2026

   Introduced in House

2. March 24, 2026

   Introduced in House

3. March 24, 2026

   Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsors

• Young Kim · Cosponsor
• Joyce Beatty · Primary

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