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HR 4609

Honoring Fire Marshal Michael Jackson.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie McClintock

Extends the Defense Production Act sunset date from Sept 30, 2025 to Sept 30, 2031; a narrow change affecting DPA authorities and related compliance.

Adopted.
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Bill Summary · HR 4609

Summary — H.R. 4609 / Associated Resolutions (Consolidated Record)

This summary covers the materials labeled “HR 4609” in the provided record, which include (A) a short federal statutory amendment and (B) two Washington State House resolutions (recognizing Data Privacy Day and honoring a fire official). The record appears to combine items from different jurisdictions and dates; see the final “Notes” section for clarifying details.

A. Federal statutory amendment (Introduced in House, 7/22/2025)

  • Citation changed: Amends Section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4564(a)).
  • Text of change: Strikes “September 30, 2025” and inserts “September 30, 2031.”
  • Practical effect: Extends whatever deadline or sunset date referenced in 50 U.S.C. 4564(a) by six years (from 9/30/2025 to 9/30/2031). The amendment is narrowly drafted and only replaces the date; it does not alter other substantive language of that subsection.
  • Likely implications: If 4564(a) contains a statutory expiration or reporting/authority date, this change prolongs that authority or requirement through 2031. Stakeholders potentially affected include federal agencies that use authorities under the Defense Production Act (e.g., DOD, DHS), private-sector suppliers and manufacturers engaged in DPA-supported programs, and entities subject to any reporting or compliance obligations in that subsection.
  • Procedural status (from record): Introduced in the U.S. House and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on July 22, 2025.

B. Washington State House Resolutions (non‑binding ceremonial measures)

Two separate state resolutions appear under the same HR 4609 label in the record; both are symbolic and have no regulatory or fiscal effect.

  1. Data Privacy Day recognition (By Rep. Kloba)

    • Purpose: Recognizes Data Privacy Day on January 28 to raise awareness of data privacy, promote best practices, and encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions to protect personally identifiable information.
    • Highlights: Notes global observance, growth of generative AI and related privacy concerns, and the educational role of the day.
    • Status: Introduced and adopted on January 28, 2025 (per certification by the Chief Clerk).

  2. Honoring Division Chief Michael Jackson (By Rep. McClintock)

    • Purpose: Honors Michael Jackson, Division Chief, Clark‑Cowlitz Fire Rescue, for being awarded Fire Marshal of the Year (2022) and for initiatives in fire prevention, community risk reduction, behavioral health co-response, CARES program expansion, and fall-reduction efforts.
    • Action: Congratulates Division Chief Jackson and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to him.
    • Status: Introduced and adopted February 3, 2023 (per record).

Who is affected

  • Federal amendment: Federal agencies and private entities that rely on or are governed by the specific authority or deadline contained in 50 U.S.C. 4564(a). The change is administrative (a date change) rather than substantive.
  • State resolutions: Residents and institutions of Washington State indirectly (recognition/awareness), and Division Chief Michael Jackson directly (honorary recognition).

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Federal: Introduced 2025-07-22; referred to House Financial Services Committee (status per record).
  • State resolutions: Dates of introduction/adoption included in record — Data Privacy Day (1/28/2025 adopted), Michael Jackson honor (2/3/2023 adopted).

Notes on the record

  • The materials provided mix a federal House amendment to the Defense Production Act with two Washington State House resolutions that are ceremonial. These are separate instruments in different jurisdictions; they share the HR 4609 label in the provided file but are not a single cohesive bill.
  • Sponsor information in the record lists Gary J. Palmer as primary sponsor (likely for the federal House amendment). The state resolutions identify Representatives Kloba and McClintock as authors of their respective measures.

If you want, I can:
- Pull the exact current text of 50 U.S.C. 4564(a) to explain precisely which authority or requirement is being extended, or
- Produce a clean, jurisdiction-separated brief for distribution (one-sheet for the federal amendment and separate one-sheets for each Washington State resolution).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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