New Presidential Directives on the Defense Production Act (DPA) and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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New Presidential Directives on the Defense Production Act (DPA) and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published Feb 5, 2021Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 748116th Congress
CARES Act
Jul 23, 2020 · Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

New Presidential Directives on the Defense Production Act (DPA) and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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