A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Securing Energy Supply Chains Act requires the Secretary of Energy to create an "Energy Non-Procurement List." This list identifies entities engaged in activities that harm the national security, economic security, energy security, public safety, or foreign policy of the United States. The Secretary must prioritize entities involved in the production or processing of critical materials and batteries. The bill prohibits the Department of Energy from entering into or renewing contracts with these identified entities unless no other source is available. It also requires a study to identify overlaps between various government lists regarding foreign entities and sanctioned groups.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill prioritizes the development of domestic sources for critical materials and battery components used in energy technologies.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to publish unclassified portions of annual reports regarding the Energy Non-Procurement List.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill restricts procurement from certain foreign entities, which may alter how the Department of Energy spends its budget.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Security Oversight: The Secretary of Energy will establish a list of entities whose activities are detrimental to national security, energy security, economic security, public much as public safety, or foreign policy (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Prioritization of Critical Industries: The Secretary is directed to prioritize identifying entities that handle critical materials or batteries, including their components (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Increased Transparency: The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress containing the most up-to-date list and justifications for adding or removing entities, with an unclassified portion published on the Department of Energy website (Section 3(b)).
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Development of Domestic Resources: The Secretary is required to provide recommendations on how to support the development of domestic sources for goods, services, or technologies when existing alternatives are not available (Section 4(b)(3)).
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Government Coordination: The bill mandates a study to identify overlaps in various federal lists to provide clarification on which entities the Federal Government should avoid contracting with (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Contractual Restrictions: The Secretary of Energy is prohibited from entering into or renewing contracts with entities on the Energy Non-Procurement List, and Department of Energy contractors may be barred from using certain subcontractors (Section 4(a)(1)).
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Contract Terminations: The Secretary may terminate existing Department of Energy contracts if a contractor or their subcontractor is determined to be a covered individual or entity (Section 4(a)(3)).
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Increased Compliance Burden: Bidders or offerors for Department of Energy contracts must certify that they are not a covered individual or entity at the time of their bid or offer (Section 4(a)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill encourages the development of domestic sources for critical materials and technologies. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill restricts procurement from certain foreign entities, which may alter how the Department of Energy spends its budget.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill prioritizes the development of domestic sources for critical materials and battery components used in energy technologies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to publish unclassified portions of annual reports regarding the Energy Non-Procurement List.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — By restricting entities detrimental to national security, the bill aims to protect critical energy infrastructure. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens economic security by reducing reliance on foreign entities of concern.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides a mechanism for supporting the development of domestic businesses in the critical materials sector.
- 10/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona