March 25, 2026
Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the Defense Production Act Committee to conduct discussion-based simulations, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Strengthening and Improving Mobilization Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Discussion-based simulations
Title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
306. Discussion-based simulations
At least once every 5 years, the Defense Production Act Committee shall conduct a discussion-based simulation (commonly known as a
table-top exercise) to determine the resources needed and the best use of the authorities under title I and this title.
Sec. 3. Short title correction
The first undesignated section of the the Defense Production Act of 1950 is amended, effective on the date of enactment of such Act, by striking cited as “the Defense
and inserting cited as the “Defense
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