H.R. 3638
119th Congress
Electric Supply Chain Act
2
Cosponsors
33
Actions
5
Amendments
2
Committees
—
Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
15 December 2025·7 months ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 13 April 2026
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.
Timeline
33 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
15 December 2025 · IntroReferral
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789-5790)
11 December 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).
11 December 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 159 (Roll no. 324).
11 December 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
10 December 2025 · Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
10 December 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED 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.
10 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
10 December 2025 · Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3638.
10 December 2025 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5528; text: CR H5531)
10 December 2025 · Floor
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3638.
10 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
10 December 2025 · Floor
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
10 December 2025 · Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII.
10 December 2025 · Floor
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.
10 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
10 December 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10 December 2025 · Floor
Rules 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.
9 December 2025 · Floor
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]OHCosponsors
- Republican2100%
- Republican:Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]VA
- Republican:Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]FL
Classification
Policy area
EnergyLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To29 May 2025
- Markup By25 Jun 2025
- Reported By19 Sept 2025
- Reported By25 Nov 2025
Energy Subcommittee
- Referred to3 Jun 2025
- Markup by5 Jun 2025
- Reported by5 Jun 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To15 Dec 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 0 on 29 May 2025 to 2 on 22 August 2025.
Amendments
5
- HAMDT 121Agreed
10 December 2025
- HAMDT 120Agreed
10 December 2025
- HAMDT 119Agreed
10 December 2025
- HAMDT 118Agreed
10 December 2025
- HAMDT 122Agreed
10 December 2025
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