H.R. 2444: Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025

The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 aims to enhance the stability and resilience of critical supply chains and emerging technologies in the United States. Here is an overview of what the bill proposes:

Establishment of Responsibilities

The bill assigns additional duties to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, including:

• Promoting the stability and resilience of critical supply chains and technologies.
• Leading a working group to identify potential supply chain shocks and responding to them.
• Encouraging U.S. production and competitiveness in emerging technologies.
• Assessing the strength of critical supply chains.
• Assisting in the preparation for supply chain disruptions by enhancing flexible manufacturing capabilities.
• Supporting the availability of critical goods from U.S. manufacturers and allied countries.
• Encouraging the relocation of manufacturing facilities from certain countries to the U.S. or allied countries.

Supply Chain Resilience Working Group

The Assistant Secretary must establish a working group within 120 days of the bill's enactment. This group will:

• Assess and map critical supply chains.
• Identify gaps and vulnerabilities in these supply chains.
• Evaluate domestic manufacturing and workforce capabilities.
• Develop coordination plans to respond to supply chain disruptions.

Assessment and Reporting

The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to produce a report within a year detailing activities and findings related to supply chains, assessing recent data, and identifying tools to improve supply chain resilience. Additionally, a national strategy report will be submitted annually to Congress, addressing critical infrastructure, technology, and areas for improvement in supply chain stability.

Protection of Information

The bill includes provisions to protect voluntarily shared critical supply chain information from public disclosure, ensuring that submitting entities remain anonymous if requested.

Funding and Duration

There are no new funds authorized for this initiative. The requirements and obligations established by the bill will expire ten years after its enactment.

Definitions

The bill defines key terms such as:

• Critical good: A material whose lack of supply could negatively impact national or economic security.
• Emerging technologies: Technologies that are vital for national security, including fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
• Supply chain shock: Any event that disrupts a supply chain significantly, such as natural disasters or geopolitical conflicts.

Relevant Companies

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