Skip to content
Govbase
Govbase
Congress·Reported·H.R. 3638

Energy Department will regularly check and report on electric grid supply chains

Electric Supply Chain Act

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov
⏸

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House

267–159

Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • The Energy Department would regularly study the parts and materials needed to make and move electricity, like transformers, power lines, and control gear.
  • Reports to Congress would flag shortages, delays, and weak spots, including heavy reliance on parts from countries that may pose risks.
  • The plan looks at ways to make more of these parts in the United States and to process key minerals here, and it calls out rules that scare off investment.
  • It also reviews workforce gaps and cybersecurity know-how needed to build and protect the grid.
  • This does not spend money or build new factories by itself; it gives lawmakers a roadmap to fix problems and improve reliability.
EnergyNational SecurityInfrastructureCybersecurity

Milestones

8 milestones33 actions
Dec 15, 2025Senate

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, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).

Dec 11, 2025

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)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedPassageDec 11, 2025

On Passage

267
159
Democrat
51 – 159 · 3
Republican
216 – 0 · 4
View full roll call

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Electric Supply Chain Act

Bill NumberHR 3638
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
R: 2

Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.