Electric Supply Chain Act

The Electric Supply Chain Act would direct the Department of Energy to conduct periodic assessments of the supply chain that supports electricity generation and transmission. These assessments would examine trends, risks, and vulnerabilities in the supply of components needed for generating or transmitting electricity, barriers to expanding domestic capacity to process critical materials, workforce challenges, and emerging issues in the supply chain. The Department would consult with stakeholders across the electric grid ecosystem and provide recommendations to address identified issues and secure and expand the supply chain. The initial report would be required within one year of enactment, with periodic reports submitted thereafter to the appropriate congressional committees. The bill passed the House in December 2025 and is now under consideration in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. If enacted, this legislation would provide Congress with regular information about potential vulnerabilities in the nation's electricity infrastructure and supply chains, helping policymakers identify risks that could affect grid reliability and energy costs for American families.