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Proposed Amendment to Expand Defense Production Act for Housing

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6322

June 24, 2026

Defense Production Act Housing Policy Military Appropriations Construction

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would expand the federal government's authority to prioritize and incentivize residential housing construction and rehabilitation projects under the .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residential construction industry

The industry would be eligible for federal production support and prioritization under the Defense Production Act if the amendment is enacted.

Department of Defense

The agency's authorization bill is the vehicle for this amendment, which expands the scope of the underlying act.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Slotkin has submitted an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would allow the Defense Production Act to be used to support residential construction and rehabilitation. This change would add housing to the list of domestic priorities eligible for federal production support.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would expand the federal government's authority to prioritize and incentivize residential housing construction and rehabilitation projects under the .

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It expands the scope of the to include residential construction and housing as areas where the government can exercise special production authorities.

Has this amendment been passed?

No, it has been submitted and , meaning it is currently awaiting further legislative action.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Defense Authorities

The amendment signals a policy shift toward utilizing national security-related production authorities to address domestic civilian infrastructure needs like housing.

Defense Production Act of 1950

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency whose activities are authorized by S. 4784.”Map →

otherDefense Production Act of 1950“The federal law being amended to include housing.”Map →

personMs. Slotkin“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency whose defense activities are authorized by S. 4784.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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