S.257 - Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
S.257, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025, aims to improve the resilience of critical supply chains in the United States. It establishes additional responsibilities for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, including promoting stability and resilience in critical supply chains and emerging technologies. The bill also mandates the creation of a Critical Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Working Group to assess, map, and model critical supply chains.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased government oversight and intervention in critical industries and supply chains. It could also result in shifts in manufacturing, potentially incentivizing relocation of facilities to the US or allied nations. The act emphasizes reducing reliance on countries posing national or economic security risks.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security through more resilient supply chains.
- Potential for increased domestic manufacturing and job creation.
- Improved preparedness for and response to supply chain shocks.
- Better coordination among federal agencies regarding supply chain issues.
- Increased transparency and data collection related to critical supply chains.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased government regulation and bureaucracy.
- Risk of unintended consequences from intervention in markets.
- Possible trade tensions with countries identified as risks.
- The Act does not authorize additional funds, potentially limiting its effectiveness.
- The sunset clause could lead to uncertainty and instability in the long term.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's focus on national security and economic stability aligns with the Constitution's goals of providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare (Preamble). The Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8) grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states, providing a basis for federal action on supply chains. However, the Act's potential impact on individual businesses and data privacy could raise concerns related to the Fourth Amendment (protection against unreasonable searches and seizures) and the Fifth Amendment (due process).
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).