To direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes.
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Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Additional sponsors: Mr. Dunn of Florida and Mr. Wittman
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
On Passage
Electric Supply Chain Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Electric Supply Chain Act requires the Department of Energy to regularly monitor and report on the supply chain for electricity generation and transmission equipment. The bill aims to identify vulnerabilities in the U.S. power grid supply chain, particularly dependencies on foreign adversaries like China, and to strengthen domestic manufacturing of critical grid components.
Who Benefits and How
Domestic electric grid manufacturers would benefit from federal attention to supply chain reshoring efforts, potentially leading to new contracts and investment in U.S.-based production facilities. Critical materials processors (companies that refine rare earth elements and other materials needed for grid equipment) would benefit from recommendations to reduce foreign dependencies. Veterans and military spouses are specifically called out as a workforce priority, potentially gaining improved access to jobs in the growing domestic supply chain sector. Advanced transmission technology companies (manufacturers of high-efficiency conductors and grid modernization equipment) would benefit from the bill's focus on deploying new transmission technologies.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Energy takes on significant new reporting and assessment responsibilities, requiring ongoing analysis of supply chain trends, risks, and workforce challenges. Foreign entities of concern (primarily Chinese companies supplying grid components) face increased scrutiny and potential future restrictions as the U.S. seeks to reduce dependence on these suppliers. Companies with existing supply chain dependencies on foreign adversaries may face pressure to diversify their sourcing.
Key Provisions
- Requires the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments of the electricity generation and transmission supply chain
- Mandates analysis of national security risks from foreign entity dependencies
- Requires identification of barriers to expanding domestic manufacturing of grid components
- Includes specific focus on workforce development opportunities for veterans and military spouses
- Establishes reporting to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, focusing on vulnerabilities, national security considerations, and foreign entity dependencies.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Establish comprehensive monitoring and reporting requirements for the electricity supply chain to identify vulnerabilities, reduce foreign dependencies, and strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity."
Likely Beneficiaries
- Domestic electric grid component manufacturers
- Critical materials processors in the United States
- Electric utilities seeking supply chain security
- Energy security-focused policymakers
Likely Burden Bearers
- Department of Energy (reporting and assessment responsibilities)
- Foreign entities of concern (particularly China) currently supplying grid components
- Companies with supply chain dependencies on foreign entities of concern
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Energy
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
Has the meaning given such term in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a)).
Has the meaning given such term in section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act (42 U.S.C. 824o(a)).
Has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796).
Has the meaning given such term in section 40207(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a)).
A stakeholder involved in generation, storage, transmission, or distribution of electricity or the supply chain for such activities; includes electric utilities, grid component manufacturers, facility constructors, cybersecurity experts, the Electric Reliability Organization, ratepayer advocacy stakeholders, and other related private sector stakeholders.
The Secretary of Energy.
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