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The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress

Published Oct 6, 2023Updated Aug 28, 2025

The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan policy and legal analysis arm of the Library of Congress. CRS reports are written for members of Congress and their staff, not the public — but they’re made available openly through Congress.gov.

The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress — Informed