What does Preamble of Securing Energy Supply Chains Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to identify entities engaged in activities detrimental to the national security, economic security, or foreign policy of the United States, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Secretary of Energy to identify entities whose activities are harmful to U.S. national security, economic security, or foreign policy. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 3, 2025, by Mr. Cotton and Mr. Risch.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Securing Energy Supply Chains Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Securing Energy Supply Chains Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Securing Energy Supply Chains Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The 'Energy Non-Procurement List' is defined as the list established under section 3(a)(1). The term 'foreign entity of concern' is defined by section 40207(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a)). The 'Secretary' is defined as the Secretary of Energy.

What does ENERGY NON-PROCUREMENT LIST. of Securing Energy Supply Chains Act do?

This section establishes an 'Energy Non-Procurement List' to identify entities deemed detrimental to U.S. national security, economic security, or foreign policy. The Secretary must establish this list within 90 days of the Act's enactment and prioritize entities involved in critical materials or battery production. Entities automatically included on the list include foreign entities of concern and those on the Department of Defense's Chinese Military Company List. The Secretary may also include entities on the Consolidated Screening List or other entities as determined necessary. The list must be reviewed and updated at least annually. The Secretary must submit a report to the Senate and House committees, containing the updated list and justifications for additions or removals. The unclassified portion of the report must be published on the Department of Energy's website.

What does PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT. of Securing Energy Supply Chains Act do?

This section prohibits the Secretary from entering into or renewing contracts with 'covered contractors' starting one year after the Act's enactment. A 'covered contractor' is defined as a general contractor, prime contractor, or other lead entity involved in projects receiving funding or procuring goods/services/technology from entities on the Energy Non-Procurement List or entities providing components from those listed entities. An exception to the prohibition allows contracts to be entered into or renewed if the necessary goods, services, or technologies are not procurable domestically or from friendly countries in the required manner, timeliness, or quantity. If an exception is granted, the covered contractor must submit monthly reports detailing agreements with entities on the Energy Non-Procurement List. The Secretary must submit a report to the relevant committees within 90 days of entering or renewing a contract under the exception, including a description of the contract and analysis of alternative sources. The duration of the exception contract is determined by the time needed to complete the project.

What does LIST OVERLAP STUDY. of Securing Energy Supply Chains Act do?

This section requires a study to identify lists of foreign entities of concern and other specified entities. The study must be conducted within 1 year of enactment and involve multiple Federal departments and agencies. A report with study results and recommendations for harmonizing lists must be submitted to Congress within 1 year.

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Securing Energy Supply Chains Act

Last updated: 6/3/2025 · Introduced: 6/3/2025

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes an 'Energy Non-Procurement List' to identify entities posing risks to U.S. national security, economic security, or foreign policy, prioritizing those involved in critical energy materials and battery production.
The bill prohibits federal contracts with 'covered contractors' who utilize goods or services from entities on the Energy Non-Procurement List, with exceptions for situations where domestic or friendly sources are unavailable.
The Department of Energy must conduct a study to harmonize existing lists of foreign entities of concern across various federal agencies and submit a report with recommendations to Congress.

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