Does the electric supply chain need extra assessment?

Environment and Energy
Electric Supply Chain Act (H.R. 3638)
This bill has Passed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

The Electric Supply Chain Act would require the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to make periodic reports on the supply chain for electricity generation and transmission within a year of enactment. The DOE evaluates potential risks, foreign dependencies, manufacturing limits, and workforce shortages related to U.S. power grid reliability within the supply chain. Sponsor: Rep. Robert Latta (Republican, Ohio, District 5)
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Opponents say

•    "While we agree that studying the electric supply chain is an important end goal, we cannot support an irresponsible bill that unfairly burdens Department of Energy staff with additional directives without assessing their existing capacities. For the reasons stated above, I oppose this legislation." Source: Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (Democrat, New Jersey)

Proponents say

•    "Generative artificial intelligence isn’t a trend; it’s the backbone of the next industrial era. Countries around the globe are racing to build the full AI stack: data centers, chips, power, and platforms. Here in the United States, we must ensure that we have the right policies in place to have enough energy to power AI and make America an attractive place to build the entire AI supply chain." Source: Rep. Robert Latta (Republican, Ohio)


•    "We must prioritize grid reliability by ensuring all relevant voices involved in supplying energy are at the table, including supply chain vendors and the manufacturers of critical grid components. The legislation would allow grid component manufacturers and supply chain vendors to provide the energy sector with greater clarity around their current and future capacity, opportunities for growth, and challenges related to maintaining a secure and resilient supply chain. More insight into the grid’s component supply chains also will strengthen national security." Source: Spencer Pederson, senior vice president of public affairs for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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