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 addresses vulnerabilities in critical supply chains. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis to promote stability and resilience in these areas.
Expected Effects
The Act would lead to the creation of a Supply Chain Resilience Working Group, tasked with assessing, mapping, and modeling critical supply chains. This group will identify gaps and vulnerabilities, evaluate domestic manufacturing capabilities, and develop contingency plans. The Department of Commerce will also be required to produce reports and strategies to enhance supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation.
Potential Benefits
- Strengthened national and economic security through more resilient supply chains.
- Increased domestic manufacturing and job creation in critical industries.
- Improved preparedness for and response to supply chain shocks.
- Enhanced collaboration between government, industry, and academia.
- Greater availability of critical goods from domestic and allied sources.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased government regulation and intervention in the private sector.
- Risk of inefficient allocation of resources due to government-led initiatives.
- Possible trade disputes with countries not considered allies or key partners.
- The Act specifies that no additional funds are authorized, which may limit the effectiveness of the program.
- Sunset provision after 10 years may create uncertainty for long-term investments.
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, the bill seeks to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services, which falls under the purview of interstate and international commerce regulation.
Additionally, the bill's focus on national security could be argued to fall under the implied powers necessary to provide for the common defense, as outlined in the Preamble and Article I, Section 8.
However, concerns could arise regarding potential infringements on individual liberties or due process if the government's actions under this bill are perceived as overly intrusive or discriminatory. The protection of voluntarily shared critical supply chain information addresses potential privacy concerns.
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).