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 deploying 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 will likely lead to increased monitoring and assessment of critical supply chains, potentially reducing reliance on certain countries for critical goods. It could also incentivize the relocation of manufacturing facilities to the United States and allied nations. The establishment of the working group and the required reports aim to provide better data and strategies for responding to supply chain shocks.
Potential Benefits
- Strengthening national security by reducing dependence on potentially adversarial nations for critical goods.
- Promoting domestic manufacturing and job creation through incentives for relocating facilities.
- Improving the resilience of critical industries to supply chain shocks, ensuring continued access to essential goods and technologies.
- Enhancing coordination among federal agencies and with allies to address supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Protecting voluntarily shared critical supply chain information to encourage participation from private sector entities.
Potential Disadvantages
- The Act does not authorize additional funds, potentially limiting its effectiveness.
- The definitions of 'ally or key international partner nation' and 'country that poses a significant risk' may be subject to political interpretation and could lead to disputes.
- The sunset clause terminates the program after 10 years, potentially disrupting long-term planning and investments.
- Increased government oversight and intervention in supply chains could create bureaucratic hurdles for businesses.
- The focus on relocating manufacturing may increase costs for some industries, potentially impacting consumer prices.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) by regulating interstate and international commerce related to critical supply chains. The emphasis on national security and defense also aligns with the federal government's responsibility to provide for the common defense. The protection of voluntarily shared information could be viewed in light of the First Amendment, balancing the need for transparency with the protection of business interests.
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).