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 bolster the stability and resilience of critical US supply chains. It establishes a critical supply chain resilience and crisis response program within the Department of Commerce. The act seeks to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies by addressing vulnerabilities and promoting domestic manufacturing.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased monitoring and analysis of critical supply chains. It will also encourage the relocation of manufacturing facilities to the US and allied nations. This could result in a more secure and diversified supply chain, reducing reliance on potentially adversarial nations.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national and economic security through more resilient supply chains.
- Increased domestic manufacturing and job creation in critical industries.
- Improved preparedness and response to supply chain shocks, minimizing disruptions.
- Greater collaboration between government, industry, and academia to address supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Increased transparency and information sharing regarding supply chain risks.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased costs for businesses due to relocation of manufacturing and diversification of supply chains.
- Possible trade tensions with countries identified as posing a risk to national security.
- Risk of bureaucratic inefficiencies in establishing and managing the Working Group and related programs.
- The Act does not authorize additional funds, which may limit its effectiveness.
- Potential for unintended consequences from government intervention in supply chains.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's mandate to "provide for the common defence" and "promote the general Welfare" (Preamble). Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3), which supports the Act's provisions regarding supply chains and international trade. The Act also includes provisions to protect voluntarily shared critical supply chain information, which may implicate the First Amendment; however, the protections are narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest.
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).