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H.R. 3638 · 119th Congress

Electric Supply Chain Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Passed HouseDec 11, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 267–159. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3638 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Dec 15, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Assessment and report on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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 materials, 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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Sep 19, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Dec 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
    2. Dec 11, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Dec 11, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Dec 11, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Dec 11, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789-5790)House floor actions
    6. 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.House floor actions
    7. 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.House floor actions
    8. Dec 10, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    9. Dec 10, 2025The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3638.House floor actions
    10. 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.House floor actions
    11. 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.House floor actions
    12. 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.House floor actions
    13. 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.House floor actions
    14. 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.House floor actions
    15. Dec 10, 2025GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3638.House floor actions
    16. Dec 10, 2025The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
    17. Dec 10, 2025House 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
    18. 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.House floor actions
    19. Dec 10, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5528; text: CR H5531)House floor actions
    20. Dec 9, 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.House floor actions
    21. Nov 25, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.House floor actions
    22. Nov 25, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-304, Part II.Library of Congress
    23. Sep 19, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.House floor actions
    24. Sep 19, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-304.House floor actions
    25. Sep 19, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-304.Library of Congress
    26. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 16.House committee actions
    27. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    28. Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
    29. Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    30. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
    31. May 29, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
    32. May 29, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    33. May 29, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Dec 11, 2025 · HousePassed 267–159
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 216 yes, 0 noD 51 yes, 159 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Neal P. Dunn R-FL-2
    • Robert J. Wittman R-VA-1