Electric Supply Chain Act

The Electric Supply Chain Act mandates that the Secretary of Energy undertake periodic assessments of the supply chain for electricity generation and transmission. These assessments will cover various aspects, including manufacturing capacity, workforce, and the exploration and processing of critical materials necessary for components. The Secretary is required to consult with relevant stakeholders throughout this process to ensure comprehensive insights. Following these assessments, the Secretary must submit detailed reports to the appropriate committees of Congress, with the first report due within one year of enactment and subsequent reports periodically thereafter. These reports must include information on efforts to strengthen the supply chain, identify trends, risks, and vulnerabilities, and address national and energy security considerations. Furthermore, the reports must highlight barriers to domestic manufacturing and processing, analyze the effects of reliance on foreign entities of concern , and discuss workforce challenges, ultimately providing recommendations to secure and expand the electricity supply chain.