Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2003
Public Law 108-195 · S. 1680 · 108th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 19, 2003 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2003 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to extend its expiration date and authorization of appropriations through FY 2008.
(Sec. 3) Authorizes the President to: (1) take action to correct an industrial resource shortfall for radiation-hardened electronics to the extent that such action does not cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such actions for industrial resource shortfalls to exceed $200 million; and (2) obtain information in order to perform industry studies assessing capabilities of the U.S. industrial base to support the national defense. Requires a report from the Secretary of Defense to specified congressional committees on the current state of the domestic industrial base for, and Department of Defense requirements, intentions, and plans for, radiation-hardened electronics.
(Sec. 4) Defines "critical infrastructure" under such Act as systems and assets, whether physical or cyber-based, so vital to the United States that their degradation or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, including national economic security and national public health or safety.
(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the extent to which contracts entered into under such Act during the one-year period after the enactment of this Act have been contracts with minority- and women-owned businesses.
(Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary of Commerce, as part of an annual report from the President to specified congressional committees on the impact of offsets on U.S. defense preparedness, industrial competitiveness, employment, and trade, to: (1) detail the number of foreign contracts involving domestic contractors that used offsets or similar arrangements during the preceding five-year period; (2) calculate the values of such contracts and offsets; and (3) describe the impact of international or foreign sales of U.S. defense products and related offsets and arrangements on domestic prime contractors and lower-tier subcontractors during the preceding five-year period.
Expresses the policy of Congress that the President shall designate a chairman of an interagency team to consult with foreign nations on limiting the adverse effects of offsets in defense procurement without damaging the U.S. economy, industrial base, or defense production or preparedness. Requires annual interagency team reports to Congress. Directs the interagency team to make recommendations to the President for modifications of any existing or proposed memorandum of understanding between the United States and one or more foreign countries relating to: (1) research, development, or production of defense equipment; or (2) the reciprocal procurement of defense items.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 1280Related bill
Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2003
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 25 actions.
- Dec 19, 2003Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-195.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 11, 2003FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Dec 8, 2003Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 21, 2003Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate concurred in the House amendment with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Oct 16, 2003FloorFloor · Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
- Oct 15, 2003FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1680.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Oct 1, 2003FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sep 30, 2003FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Shelby. With written report No. 108-156.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
- Sep 24, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure.
Data notes
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Amendments
2 amendments offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 2209SenateSen. Christopher DoddD-CT· offered Nov 21, 2003Agreed to
To modify the reporting requirements of the Secretary of Commerce relative to the impact of offsets on domestic contractors and lower tier subcontractors.
Nov 21, 2003: Amendment SA 2209 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 1792SenateSen. Richard ShelbyR-AL· offered Sep 30, 2003Agreed to
To provide for a substitute.
Sep 30, 2003: Amendment SA 1792 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.