HR-3638 : Still Just a Bill


Electric Supply Chain Act

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 minerals, 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. 

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-12-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2025-12-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-12-11VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).House floor actions
2025-12-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789-5790)House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3638.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3638.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2025-12-10FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5528; text: CR H5531)House floor actions
2025-12-09FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2025-11-25CommitteeSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.House floor actions
2025-09-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.House floor actions
2025-09-19CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-304.House floor actions
2025-06-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 16.House committee actions
2025-06-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-06-05CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2025-06-05CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-06-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
2025-05-29IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2025-05-29IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Policy Area :

Energy
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Industrial facilities
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