CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier to see how the federal government uses the Defense Production Act (DPA). It creates a secure online “DPA Registry” within one year that lists each use of DPA powers going back one year before the law takes effect, and explains why and how those powers were used to support national defense. Federal agencies must add their data within 180 days of the registry’s launch and update it every quarter. The registry will have different access levels for government users and the public, limit sensitive details for national security, and be protected against cyberattacks.

The bill also strengthens the DPA Committee. It sets a full‑time chair at the Department of Commerce who reports directly to the Secretary of Commerce, leads the committee, and sets clear expectations for information‑sharing so agencies can plan and coordinate DPA use more effectively. The Secretary must provide staff and resources, and every covered agency must name a senior coordinator within 90 days to work with the chair. The committee’s scope is clarified to cover all DPA authorities, not just priorities and allocations. The Comptroller General must issue a report within two years on how well coordination and planning are working and what could improve .

Key points

• Who is affected: Federal agencies that use DPA powers; government users and the public who will see more information about those uses.
• What changes: A public‑facing DPA Registry; a stronger DPA Committee led by a full‑time Commerce chair; required agency coordinators; an independent review by the Comptroller General .
• When: Registry within 1 year; agencies load data within 180 days of launch and update quarterly; agency coordinators named within 90 days; Comptroller General report within 2 years .