Proposed Amendment: Assessment of Electricity Supply Chains

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Department of Energy identify vulnerabilities, workforce challenges, and risks related to foreign reliance in the U.S. power grid supply chain, potentially influencing future federal energy policy and investment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Energy

The agency is mandated to conduct periodic supply chain assessments and submit reports to Congress.

Electric utilities

These entities are identified as 'relevant stakeholders' who will be consulted during the assessment process.

Ratepayer advocacy groups

These groups are identified as 'relevant stakeholders' who will be consulted during the assessment process.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets annual funding and policy priorities for the Department of Defense. context
Senator Jerry Moran represents Kansas and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto represents Nevada. context

Summary

Senator Jerry Moran and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto have introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) requiring the Secretary of Energy to regularly assess and report on the security and stability of the U.S. electricity generation and transmission supply chain.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Department of Energy identify vulnerabilities, workforce challenges, and risks related to foreign reliance in the U.S. power grid supply chain, potentially influencing future federal energy policy and investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of this assessment?

The goal is to monitor the security, stability, and capacity of the supply chain used to generate and transmit electricity in the United States, including identifying risks and national security concerns.

Who will be consulted for these reports?

The Secretary of Energy is required to consult with 'relevant stakeholders,' which includes electric utilities, grid component manufacturers, cybersecurity experts, and ratepayer advocacy groups.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

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

policy shift90% confidence

Increased Focus on Supply Chain Security

The amendment reflects a growing legislative trend toward integrating supply chain vulnerability assessments into standard defense and energy authorization bills.

Department of Energy Mr. Moran

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate“One of the congressional committees designated to receive the report.”Map →

personMs. Cortez Masto“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives“One of the congressional committees designated to receive the report.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“The agency tasked with conducting the supply chain assessments and reporting.”Map →

personMr. Moran“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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