Limiting Presidential Powers: War Declaration Required for DPA Authority
This bill changes when the U.S. President can use special powers related to production and supply. Under the new rules, the President can only use these powers if Congress has formally declared war. This means that during peacetime or crises not officially declared as war, the government cannot direct companies to produce specific goods or control their inventories.
Key points
The President can only use production and supply powers after Congress formally declares war.
During peacetime or non-war crises, the government cannot compel companies to produce or control their inventories.
The change aims to limit executive power and increase Congress's role in deciding when special economic powers are used.
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