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CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025

Introduced
May 21, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2025

Bill Summary

Establishes new leadership and accountability measures for the Defense Production Act, which helps the US government prepare for and respond to national emergencies. Requires enhanced reporting and oversight to improve resilience and efficiency in defense production.

Sponsored By

James A. Himes
Democrat · Connecticut · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2025
  3. May 21, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Department of Defense and other government agencies involved in national emergency preparedness and response, by increasing transparency and accountability in their operations. It also impacts defense contractors and industries that supply critical materials and services, by subjecting them to enhanced oversight and reporting requirements.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Financial Services
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.