Bill · H.R. 8053· House(119-HR-8053)
DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Stephen Lynch
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026," proposes amendments to the Defense Production Act of 1950. It modifies the requirements for the Defense Production Act Committee by mandating meetings at least twice per year. The legislation establishes a new Subcommittee on Emerging Technology to analyze the effects of specific technologies on national defense. This subcommittee is tasked with defining "covered technology" in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and semiconductors. Additionally, the bill requires an evaluation regarding a potential strategic reserve of critical biomanufacturing.
Yes· 3 of 4
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
The bill directs the new subcommittee to analyze how emerging technologies can improve efficiencies and encourage innovation.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The bill establishes a subcommittee to analyze advanced fields like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and space.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
The bill includes cryptography and quantum computing as potential covered technologies for national defense analysis.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Coordination among Agencies: The Chairperson of the Committee gains the authority to establish and convene subcommittees to improve coordination among member agencies regarding specific activities (Section 2).
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Technological Innovation and Efficiency: The newly established Subcommittee on Emerging Technology is tasked with analyzing how covered technology can be used to improve efficiencies, encourage innovation, and address gaps in the supply chain (Section 2).
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National Defense Analysis: The Subcommittee on Emerging Technology will analyze the potential benefits of covered technology on activities determined essential to meet national defense requirements (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Resource Requirements for Biomanufacturing: The bill requires an evaluation of the resources required to establish a potential strategic reserve of critical biomanufacturing (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House