Electric Supply Chain Act
In committeeElectric Supply Chain Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to periodically assess the supply chain that supports the generation and transmission of electricity and report on the assessment to the appropriate congressional committees. Specifically, DOE must periodically assess and report on information including trends and vulnerabilities in the supply of components needed for generating or transmitting electricity, barriers to expanding U.S. capacity to process critical materials, and domestic policies that deter greater investment into the supply chain; emerging issues in the supply chain; and recommendations to address these emerging issues and to secure and expand the supply chain. The initial report must be submitted no later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.
Dec 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Passed
The Electric Supply Chain Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to conduct periodic assessments and report on the electricity supply chain. It aims to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements, focusing on national security and domestic manufacturing. The bill emphasizes transparency and stakeholder involvement but lacks detailed enforcement mechanisms and fiscal analysis.
