This bill proposes to extend the operational authority of the Defense Production Act of 1950 . Specifically, it amends Section 717(a) of the Act to revise its expiration date. The current expiration of September 30, 2025, would be replaced with September 30, 2031 . This extension grants the federal government an additional six years to utilize the Act's provisions. These provisions enable the President to direct industrial production for national defense and emergency preparedness, ensuring continued access to critical resources and capabilities.