H.R.2444 - Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2444, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025, aims to establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program within the Department of Commerce. The bill focuses on securing American leadership in emerging technologies and addressing vulnerabilities in critical supply chains. It mandates the creation of a Supply Chain Resilience Working Group and assigns additional responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis.
Expected Effects
The Act is likely to lead to increased monitoring and assessment of critical supply chains, potentially reducing reliance on certain countries for critical goods. It could also foster greater domestic manufacturing and innovation in emerging technologies. The Department of Commerce will be required to produce reports and strategies to enhance supply chain resilience.
Potential Benefits
- Strengthened national security by reducing reliance on potentially adversarial nations for critical goods.
- Increased domestic manufacturing and job creation in critical industries and emerging technologies.
- Improved preparedness for and response to supply chain shocks, minimizing disruptions to the economy.
- Enhanced collaboration between government agencies, industry, and academia to address supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Greater transparency and information sharing regarding critical supply chain risks.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased costs for domestic manufacturers due to the relocation of manufacturing facilities.
- Possible trade tensions with countries identified as posing a risk to national or economic security.
- Risk of bureaucratic inefficiencies in establishing and managing the Supply Chain Resilience Working Group.
- The Act does not authorize additional funds, potentially limiting its effectiveness.
- Potential for overreach or misuse of voluntarily shared critical supply chain information, despite protections outlined in the bill.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states. By addressing supply chain vulnerabilities and promoting domestic manufacturing, the bill seeks to ensure the stability and security of interstate and international trade. The emphasis on national security also aligns with the Constitution's broader goals of providing for the common defense.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).