Prioritizes Federal permitting for national defense activities related to the Defense Production Act of 1950 and related projects.
Aims to expedite the permitting process for projects of critical importance to national security, which are often time-sensitive.
Congress finds that ensuring sufficient industrial resources to meet national security needs is crucial and that projects funded under title III of the Defense Production Act are vital.
Expresses that the Federal permitting process should not unnecessarily delay national defense projects.
Specifies that projects funded under title III and those given the highest priority under title I of the Defense Production Act deserve expedited Federal permitting.
Amends the FAST Act to include “a covered national defense activity” as a category that should receive faster permitting.
Introduces a new section in the Defense Production Act to ensure prioritized permitting for projects defined as “covered national defense activities.”
Defines “covered national defense activities” as projects funded or supported under title III, in sectors deemed essential for national defense with identified industrial base shortfalls, or for the production of goods/services prioritized under title I for national defense.
