DPA Transparency Act of 2026
Sponsored by Waters, Maxine (Democrat-CA-43) · House · Introduced Mar 20, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill modifies the Defense Production Act of 1950 to make it harder for certain entities to receive government assistance under the law, increases financial penalties for violations, and creates new procedures to detect and prevent fraud in the program.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Mar 20, 2026
In Committee
Mar 20, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Waters, Maxine
Independent · CA-43
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