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HR3638FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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Electric Supply Chain Act (H.R. 3638)

Original title: Electric Supply Chain Act

Last action · December 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Sponsors: Robert Latta and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct regular assessments of the U.S. electricity generation and transmission supply chain. The Secretary must report findings to Congress on risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities to expand domestic manufacturing and processing of s.

Why it matters

This bill mandates a recurring federal review of the electricity supply chain, which could influence future federal policies, investment incentives, and trade restrictions regarding energy infrastructure components.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Electric utilities

They are identified as relevant stakeholders who may be consulted during the assessment process.

Directly affected

Domestic manufacturers of energy components

The bill requires the government to study barriers to their expansion and domestic manufacturing capacity.

Directly affected

Department of Energy

The agency is tasked with the administrative burden of preparing periodic assessments and reports.

Key Facts

The Secretary of Energy is required to prepare periodic assessments of the electricity generation and transmission supply chain.
The first report is due to Congress no later than one year after the date of enactment.
Assessments must analyze trends, risks, and vulnerabilities in the supply and demand of electricity components.
The Secretary must identify barriers to domestic manufacturing of electricity components and processing of critical materials.

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The report must evaluate the impact of U.S. reliance on 'foreign entities of concern' for critical materials and components.
The Secretary must analyze domestic policies that inhibit investment in the electricity supply chain.
The Secretary must assess workforce challenges affecting the supply chain.
The Secretary is required to consult with 'relevant stakeholders' during the assessment process.
Relevant stakeholders include electric utilities, grid component manufacturers, cybersecurity experts, and ratepayer advocates.
The bill defines 'critical material' and 'foreign entity of concern' by referencing existing federal statutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of this bill?

The goal is to have the Department of Energy regularly study the supply chain for electricity generation and transmission to identify risks and opportunities for domestic growth.

Who will be consulted for these reports?

The Secretary of Energy must consult with relevant stakeholders, including electric utilities, manufacturers, cybersecurity experts, and ratepayer advocates.

Does this bill change any current energy regulations?

No, this bill mandates reporting and assessment; it does not directly change existing energy regulations or policies.

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Procedural history

30 actions

Dec 15, 2025SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 11, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2025HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).
Dec 11, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).
Dec 11, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789-5790)
Dec 10, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3638, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Dec 10, 2025House
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Dec 10, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 10, 2025House
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3638.
Dec 10, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 5.
Dec 10, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Min amendment No. 4.
Dec 10, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McGuire amendment No. 3.
Dec 10, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Min amendment No. 2.
Dec 10, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 1.
Dec 10, 2025House
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3638.
Dec 10, 2025House
The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Dec 10, 2025House
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII.
Dec 10, 2025House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Dec 10, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5528; text: CR H5531)
Dec 9, 2025House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Nov 25, 2025House
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.
Sep 19, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
Sep 19, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-304.
Jun 25, 2025HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 16.
Jun 25, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025House
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2025House
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 29, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 29, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedHouse12/11/2025Voteview

Total

423

Yes: 266
No: 157
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (423)

399 more members

Richard McCormickRyes

Nicholas LangworthyRyes

Raja KrishnamoorthiDno

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDno

Jennifer McClellanDno

Christopher DeluzioDno

Michelle FischbachRyes

Brian FitzpatrickRyes

Christopher SmithRyes

Bradley SchneiderDyes

Teresa Leger FernandezDyes

Kweisi MfumeDno

Tim BurchettRyes

Chip RoyRyes

Diana HarshbargerRyes

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDno

Marilyn StricklandDyes

Kevin MullinDno

Anna Paulina LunaRyes

Michael BaumgartnerRyes

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDno

Nicole MalliotakisRyes

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

George WhitesidesDyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDyes

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDyes

Brittany PettersenDno

Bonnie Watson ColemanDno

Elijah CraneRyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

Monica De La CruzRyes

April McClain DelaneyDno

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Mike LevinDno

Nancy MaceRyes

Burgess OwensRyes

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

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Motion succeededHouse12/11/2025U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On Passage

Total

433

Yes: 267
No: 159
Present: 0
Not voting: 7
Abstain: 0

How they voted (1)

Raúl GrijalvaDno

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Lobbying Activity

ABB, Inc.

$160,000

2026

ENERGY/NUCLEARTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)MANUFACTURING

“Electric grid infrastructure, industrial and building energy efficiency, energy conservation standards for electric motors, AI and data centers, permitting and microgrids, supply chains, grid modernization.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

ADVANCED POLICY CONSULTING, LLC

on behalf of AMERICAN CEMENT ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION)

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Domestic Supply Chain

The bill explicitly links electricity infrastructure to national security and domestic manufacturing capacity, reflecting a broader policy trend of 'reshoring' critical energy components.

Department of Energy

Connected Entities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Mr. Latta, House Energy and Commerce Committee and 1 more

OrganizationSenate Energy and Natural Resources Committee“Senate committee receiving the report”Map →

PersonMr. Latta“Introduced the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →

OrganizationHouse Energy and Commerce Committee“House committee receiving the report”Map →

PersonSecretary of Energy“Responsible for preparing assessments and reports”Map →

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Significance45
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Controversy15
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Entertainment5
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Buzz20
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