To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the Defense Production Act Committee to conduct a discussion-based simulations, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8071 would amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the Defense Production Act Committee to conduct discussion-based simulations. The Defense Production Act of 1950 is a federal law that gives the president authority to direct private industry to support national defense and emergency preparedness efforts. This bill would add a requirement for the committee overseeing this act to regularly conduct simulations and tabletop exercises to test and improve emergency response procedures.

If enacted, this bill would likely enhance the government's ability to prepare for and respond to national emergencies by ensuring that the committee responsible for coordinating defense production activities regularly practices and evaluates its response protocols through realistic scenario-based exercises. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House on March 25, 2026, and referred to committee for consideration.