Joint resolution to extend by 30 days the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Public Law 93-323 · H.J.Res. 1056 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jun 30, 1974 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. John Patman (D-TX-1)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Provides for a thirty-day extension of the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950, from June 30 to July 30.
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. 7 actions.
- Jun 30, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-323.
- Jun 28, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 25, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Jun 24, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Jun 12, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Financial Services Committee
- 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.