Bill orders study of risks in US electricity supply chain
Passed one chamberH.R. 3638Latest action
Sponsor: Robert E. Latta · Representative · OH
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Official title: Electric Supply Chain Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The Electric Supply Chain Act requires the Energy Department to study risks in the US electricity supply chain, with a first report due within a year.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the Secretary of Energy to study and report on the supply chain supporting US electricity generation and transmission, covering equipment, transmission lines, and advanced grid technology. Reports must examine risks like reliance on foreign adversary nations, barriers to domestic manufacturing, workforce shortages, and hiring opportunities for veterans and military spouses. The first report is due within one year of enactment, with periodic updates afterward.
Who does it affect?
The Department of Energy, which must consult utilities, equipment manufacturers, and cybersecurity experts. Electric utility companies, equipment manufacturers, and energy-sector workers could be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
The findings could shape future policy on domestic manufacturing, grid reliability, and reliance on foreign suppliers, though the bill itself only creates reporting duties.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Dec 15, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 29, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Dec 15, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Recorded votes
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House · · Roll call 324
As recorded
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- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 267
- Nay
- 159
- 0
- 7
Republicans 216 yes, 4 not voting · Democrats 51 yes, 159 no, 3 not voting
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