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Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act

USA119th CongressS-3530| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act, amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) to introduce specific limitations on its authorities. One key provision clarifies that the DPA's power to ensure domestic energy supplies cannot be exercised for the purpose of environmental protection. Additionally, the bill adds a new section to Title III of the DPA, which governs financial incentives. This section prohibits the President from denying financial support, such as loans or purchase commitments, to entities based on their involvement in the exploration, development, production, utilization, transportation, or sale of fossil fuel-based energy . This aims to prevent discrimination against the fossil fuel industry when the President utilizes DPA financial support authorities, with a specific carve-out for decisions directly related to energy production.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4835
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4835
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4835: Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act

Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act

USA119th CongressS-3530| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This bill, titled the Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act, amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) to introduce specific limitations on its authorities. One key provision clarifies that the DPA's power to ensure domestic energy supplies cannot be exercised for the purpose of environmental protection. Additionally, the bill adds a new section to Title III of the DPA, which governs financial incentives. This section prohibits the President from denying financial support, such as loans or purchase commitments, to entities based on their involvement in the exploration, development, production, utilization, transportation, or sale of fossil fuel-based energy . This aims to prevent discrimination against the fossil fuel industry when the President utilizes DPA financial support authorities, with a specific carve-out for decisions directly related to energy production.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4835
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4835
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4835: Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted