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 within the United States. It focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, promoting domestic manufacturing, and reducing reliance on potentially adversarial nations for critical goods. The Act establishes a working group and assigns additional responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis to achieve these goals.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased monitoring and assessment of supply chains, potentially resulting in diversification of sourcing and increased domestic production. It could also lead to greater collaboration between government agencies, industry, and educational institutions. Ultimately, the goal is to make the US economy less vulnerable to disruptions in the supply of critical goods and technologies.
Potential Benefits 4/5
- Enhanced national security by reducing dependence on foreign adversaries for critical goods.
- Increased domestic manufacturing and job creation in critical industries.
- Improved ability to respond to supply chain shocks, such as natural disasters or geopolitical events.
- Greater stability and resilience in the US economy.
- Fosters collaboration between government, industry, and academia to address supply chain vulnerabilities.
Potential Disadvantages
- The Act does not authorize additional funds, potentially limiting its effectiveness.
- Increased regulations and reporting requirements could burden businesses.
- The focus on domestic manufacturing may increase costs for consumers.
- Potential for trade disputes with countries identified as posing a risk to supply chains.
- The definition of 'critical goods' and 'critical industries' could be subject to political influence.
Constitutional Alignment 4/5
The Act appears to align with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare (Preamble). Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3), which provides a basis for actions aimed at securing supply chains. The Act's focus on national security also falls within the purview of the federal government's responsibilities.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to citizens. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).