Electric Supply Chain Act
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AI-generatedElectric Supply Chain Act – Plain English Summary
The Electric Supply Chain Act is a federal bill that passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 267 to 159 and has been sent to the Senate for consideration. Based on its title, the bill focuses on the supply chain for electrical equipment and components — meaning the process by which parts, materials, and technology used in the U.S. electricity system are sourced, manufactured, and distributed. Supply chain legislation in this area typically addresses concerns about where critical electrical equipment comes from, how secure and reliable that supply is, and whether the U.S. is too dependent on foreign sources for essential grid components.
Bills like this one often aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing of electrical equipment, reduce reliance on foreign-made components (particularly from countries considered potential security risks), and ensure that the power grid has a stable and trustworthy supply of the hardware it needs to function. This could affect utility companies, electrical equipment manufacturers, federal agencies, and ultimately everyday Americans who depend on a reliable electricity supply.
Because no official summary or full bill text was provided, some specific details — such as exact funding levels, which agencies are involved, or precise regulatory requirements — cannot be confirmed here. If you want to understand exactly how this bill might affect you or your community, it is worth reviewing the full bill text, which is publicly available through Congress.gov, or contacting your elected representatives for more information.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
December 15, 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 15, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789-5790)
Dec 11, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).
Dec 11, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).
Dec 11, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2025House 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, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Dec 10, 2025The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Dec 10, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 10, 2025The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3638.
Dec 10, 2025DEBATE - 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, 2025DEBATE - 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, 2025DEBATE - 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, 2025DEBATE - 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, 2025DEBATE - 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, 2025GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3638.
Dec 10, 2025The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Dec 10, 2025Rule 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, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5528; text: CR H5531)
Dec 10, 2025Rules 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.
Dec 9, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.
Nov 25, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.
Nov 25, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
Sep 19, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-304.
Sep 19, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-304.
Sep 19, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 16.
Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 3, 2025Introduced in House
May 29, 2025Introduced in House
May 29, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 29, 2025