This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to periodically assess the supply chain that supports the generation and transmission of electricity and report on the assessment to the appropriate congressional committees. Specifically, DOE must periodically assess and report on information including trends and vulnerabilities in the supply of components needed for generating or transmitting electricity, barriers to expanding U.S. capacity to process critical materials, and domestic policies that deter greater investment into the supply chain; emerging issues in the supply chain; and recommendations to address these emerging issues and to secure and expand the supply chain. The initial report must be submitted no later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

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2025-12-15T21:02:43ZReferred To
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-11 14:22:36FloorH37100via House floor actions
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VoteHouse roll 324 — source
2025-12-11 14:16:06FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789-5790)
2025-12-10 19:38:05FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2025-12-10 19:37:32FloorH34400via House floor actions
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2025-12-10 19:37:15FloorH35000via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3638.
2025-12-10 19:33:10FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2025-12-10 19:29:07FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2025-12-10 19:22:32FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2025-12-10 19:17:05FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2025-12-10 19:12:02FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2025-12-10 18:44:41FloorH8D000via House floor actions
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3638.
2025-12-10 18:44:31FloorH32400via House floor actions
The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2025-12-10 18:44:30FloorH32020via House floor actions
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII.
2025-12-10 18:44:07FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2025-12-10 18:44:02FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5528; text: CR H5531)
2025-12-09 19:52:18FloorH1L210via House floor actions
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.
2025-11-25CommitteeH12210via House floor actions
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.
2025-11-25Committee5000via Library of Congress
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.
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2025-09-19Committee5000via Library of Congress
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2025-06-25Committeevia House committee actions
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2025-06-05Committeevia House committee actions
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Introduced in House
2025-05-29IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Titles

Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-12-17T04:08:14Z
Electric Supply Chain Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-12-13T03:08:16Z
Electric Supply Chain Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2025-12-13T03:08:16Z
To direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-09-20T06:08:15Z
Electric Supply Chain Act
Display Title2025-06-03T04:23:23Z
Electric Supply Chain Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-06-03T04:23:20Z
Electric Supply Chain Act
Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-06-03T04:18:34Z
To direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes.

Text versions (from XML)

Referred in Senate2025-12-15T05:00:00Z
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Engrossed in House2025-12-11T05:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr3638eh/xml/BILLS-119hr3638eh.xml
Reported in House2025-09-19T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr3638rh/xml/BILLS-119hr3638rh.xml
Introduced in House2025-05-29T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr3638ih/xml/BILLS-119hr3638ih.xml

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Summaries

07 · 2025-09-19 · Reported to House

Electric Supply Chain Act

Specifically, DOE must periodically assess and report on

information including trends and vulnerabilities in the supply of components needed for generating or transmitting electricity, barriers to expanding U.S. capacity to process critical materials, and domestic policies that deter greater investment into the supply chain;
emerging issues in the supply chain; and
recommendations to address these emerging issues and to secure and expand the supply chain.

The initial report must be submitted no later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

Related bills

HRES 936 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Latest: 2025-12-10 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (5)

HAMDT 122 (119)
An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to revise the required supply-chain assessment to evaluate barriers to expanding U.S. capacity to manufacture, deliver, and install components for generating or transmitting electricity, rather than only manufacturing.
Submitted 2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 3638 (119)
Latest: 2025-12-10 — On agreeing to the Self amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · [R-TX-3] · S001224
HAMDT 121 (119)
An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to expand the proposed study to assess opportunities to deploy advanced transmission technologies, including advanced conductors.
Submitted 2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 3638 (119)
Latest: 2025-12-10 — On agreeing to the Min amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] · [D-CA-47] · M001241
HAMDT 120 (119)
An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to include a new line about foreign entities of concern disrupting supply chains to undermine United States leadership in artificial intelligence development.
Submitted 2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 3638 (119)
Latest: 2025-12-10 — On agreeing to the McGuire amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239
HAMDT 119 (119)
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to require DOE to evaluate how veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and military spouses can support workforce needs in the electricity supply chain, including barriers they face and opportunities for improved federal coordination.
Submitted 2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 3638 (119)
Latest: 2025-12-10 — On agreeing to the Min amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] · [D-CA-47] · M001241
HAMDT 118 (119)
An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to require the Secretary to report on any vulnerabilities due to the employment of noncitizens at facilities in the U.S. that generate or transmit electricity.
Submitted 2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 3638 (119)
Latest: 2025-12-10 — On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · [R-AZ-9] · G000565

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