Electric Supply Chain Act

Sponsor: Robert E. Latta (Republican-OH)May 29, 2025

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Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy Department would regularly check the nation's electricity supply chain for risks.

This bill would require the Department of Energy to regularly look closely at where all the parts for generating and transmitting electricity come from. The goal is to find and fix weaknesses, especially those related to foreign countries, and to make sure our power grid stays strong and reliable for everyone. These findings would be shared with Congress.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific law requiring the Department of Energy to regularly assess and report on the electricity supply chain in detail. If this bill becomes law, the Department of Energy would be required to prepare periodic, detailed assessments of the electricity supply chain and submit reports to Congress, focusing on vulnerabilities, foreign reliance, and workforce challenges.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Energy to regularly check the supply chain for electricity generation and transmission.
Demands these checks include details on risks, foreign reliance, and ways to make the supply chain stronger.
Identifies emerging problems and suggests solutions for the electricity supply chain.
Requires the Energy Department to send reports on these checks to Congress periodically, with the first report due within one year.
Looks for opportunities to expand jobs in the electricity supply chain for veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and military spouses.