Strengthening and Improving Mobilization Act of 2026
Introduced March 25, 2026 · Last action March 25, 2026
Plain English Summary
This bill requires the Defense Production Act Committee to conduct tabletop exercises (discussion-based simulations) at least once every five years to identify what resources and authorities would be needed during a national defense emergency. The bill also corrects a minor typographical error in the original 1950 Defense Production Act.
Who benefits
Federal government agencies responsible for national security and industrial mobilization (Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and other members of the Defense Production Act Committee); manufacturers and suppliers in critical industries who would participate in or benefit from improved emergency preparedness planning; defense contractors who supply critical materials and equipment.
Who pays / loses
Federal government bears the cost of conducting the tabletop exercises (analysis, planning, staff time); critical industry participants bear costs of staff time and resources required to participate in the simulations.
Funding & Lobbying Interests
No specific industries or PACs are currently funding this bill according to sponsor finance data—Rep. Green received $0 PAC contributions in the 2024 cycle. His campaign received largest donations from 'Other' sources ($159,799.73) and Finance sector ($24,600). The Defense Production Act Committee's membership typically includes representatives from the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies with interests in national security and industrial base resilience. Critical infrastructure sectors (manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, defense) have indirect stakes in emergency preparedness planning.
Political Impact
Affected Groups
Members of the Defense Production Act Committee (federal agencies); critical infrastructure sector employers and employees in manufacturing, energy, defense, telecommunications, and materials supply; federal workforce tasked with conducting simulations and analysis.
Political Subtext
Proponents frame this as strengthening national security preparedness and industrial readiness by institutionalizing regular strategic simulations. Critics might argue it adds federal bureaucratic requirements without substantive new authorities or resources. Non-partisan analysis: the bill creates a procedural requirement without appropriating funds or changing existing Defense Production Act authorities. The actual effectiveness depends on how the exercises are designed, implemented, and whether findings lead to actionable policy changes. Similar tabletop exercises exist at various federal and state levels but are not mandated by statute for the DPA Committee.
Real-World Stakes
Passage would establish a regular mechanism for federal agencies and critical industry to stress-test emergency mobilization procedures. Current law does not mandate such exercises, so adoption would formalize what may already occur informally. The exercises could reveal gaps in supply chain resilience, regulatory bottlenecks, or authority constraints during a crisis (pandemic, war, natural disaster, cyber attack). If exercises are rigorous and findings are acted upon, they could improve industrial base preparedness. However, without new appropriations or enforcement mechanisms, exercises risk becoming bureaucratic routine with limited impact. Historical precedent: similar exercises conducted by FEMA and DoD have sometimes identified critical gaps but implementation of recommendations depends on political will and funding availability.
Sponsor
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
Top contributing industries
Other$159,799.73
Finance$24,600
Energy$4,300
Retail$3,500
Construction$2,000
501(c)(4) disclosure: Contributions from 501(c)(4) "dark money" organizations are not required to be publicly disclosed and are not reflected in the figures above. Data sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.
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