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To extend the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Public Law 101-351 · H.R. 5432 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 9, 1990 · Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor: Rep. Henry González (D-TX-20)

Cosponsors (3): Rep. Chalmers Wylie,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to extend its expiration date to September 30, 1990.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.

  1. Aug 9, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-351.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Aug 4, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Aug 3, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Financial Services Committee
  6. Aug 2, 1990FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · Ms. Oakar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  9. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  10. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Financial Services Committee
  11. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.