ESTABLISHED 2024 A CIVIC RECORD — CONFIRMED ACTIONS, CONFIRMED FACTS April 22, 2026

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act for Oil, Coal, Energy

President Trump invoked wartime authority under the Defense Production Act to accelerate production of oil, gas, coal, and energy infrastructure. The action issued five memos applying the DPA to fossil fuel industries, natural gas infrastructure, exports, and electric grid equipment. This prioritizes energy production expansion using national security authority and may accelerate extraction projects while potentially reducing environmental reviews.