S.257 - Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The "Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025" aims to improve the resilience of critical supply chains in the United States. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis to take several actions, including promoting supply chain stability, leading a working group to address supply chain shocks, and encouraging domestic manufacturing of emerging technologies. The bill also establishes a Critical Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Working Group to assess and model critical supply chains and identify vulnerabilities.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased monitoring and analysis of critical supply chains, potentially reducing vulnerabilities to disruptions. It could also incentivize the relocation of manufacturing facilities to the US and allied countries. However, the Act specifies that no additional funds are authorized, which may limit its effectiveness.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security through more resilient supply chains.
- Increased domestic manufacturing and job creation.
- Improved coordination among federal agencies in addressing supply chain issues.
- Better preparation for and response to supply chain shocks.
- Greater availability of critical goods from domestic manufacturers and allies.
Potential Disadvantages
- The lack of additional funding may limit the scope and effectiveness of the Act.
- Potential for increased bureaucracy and administrative burden.
- Possible negative impacts on international trade relations if the focus on reducing reliance on certain countries is not handled carefully.
- The sunset clause could lead to uncertainty and instability in the long term.
- The definition of 'ally or key international partner nation' could be subject to political interpretation and change.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare (Preamble). Specifically, it relates to Congress's power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and to provide for the national defense (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1). The emphasis on data protection and voluntary information sharing also respects principles of individual liberty and privacy, although these are not explicitly detailed in the original Constitution but are implied through the Bill of Rights.
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).