What does Preamble of S 257 do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to improve the resilience of critical supply chains, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. of S 257 do?

This bill is formally titled the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025.

What does Additional responsibilities of Assistant Secretary of Commerce of S 257 do?

This section outlines additional responsibilities for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis.

What does Critical supply chain resilience and crisis response working of S 257 do?

This section establishes a Critical Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Working Group.

What does ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE of S 257 do?

This section expands the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis. The Assistant Secretary must promote the stability and resilience of critical supply chains and emerging technologies, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Assistant Secretary will lead a Working Group and consult with various stakeholders to address supply chain shocks. The Assistant Secretary is tasked with encouraging the growth and competitiveness of U.S. production and manufacturing of emerging technologies. The Assistant Secretary must assess the resilience, diversity, and strength of critical supply chains and emerging technologies. The Assistant Secretary will support the availability of critical goods from domestic and allied nations' manufacturers. The Assistant Secretary will assist the Federal Government in preparing for and responding to supply chain shocks. The Assistant Secretary is encouraged to incentivize reduced reliance on critical goods from specific countries (as described in section 7(2)(B)). The Assistant Secretary is encouraged to promote the relocation of manufacturing facilities from certain countries to the United States or allied nations.

What does CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND CRISIS RESPONSE WORKING of S 257 do?

This section establishes the 'Supply Chain Resilience Working Group' within 120 days of the Act's enactment. The Working Group's activities include assessing, mapping, and modeling critical supply chains, including those for critical and emerging technologies. The group will identify high-priority gaps and vulnerabilities in critical supply chains and industries. The Assistant Secretary is tasked with designating critical industries, supply chains, and goods, with a period for public comment. The Assistant Secretary must submit an annual implementation report to Congress detailing supply chain activities and data analysis. The Assistant Secretary will also submit a National Strategy and Review on Critical Supply Chain Resiliency and Manufacturing in the United States annually.

What does DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT. of S 257 do?

This section mandates a report assessing the Department of Commerce's capabilities related to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation. The report must identify relevant offices and bureaus, assess their purpose, legal authority, effectiveness, efficiency, and limitations. The report is required to provide recommendations for enhancing the Department of Commerce's activities in these areas, including improving effectiveness, coordinating across offices, and consulting with other agencies. The Secretary must submit the report to relevant congressional committees within two years of the Act's enactment. The Secretary must also submit a strategy for implementing the report's recommendations, as deemed appropriate.

What does NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS. of S 257 do?

This section states that no additional funds are authorized for the implementation of this Act.

What does SUNSET. of S 257 do?

This Act includes a sunset provision. All requirements, responsibilities, and obligations under this Act will terminate. The termination date is 10 years after the date of enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of S 257 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. An 'agency' is defined as having the meaning given in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. An 'ally or key international partner nation' is a country critical to addressing supply chain weaknesses, but excludes those posing a national security risk or described in section 503(b) of the RANSOMWARE Act. A 'critical good' is a material or item whose absence would have a debilitating impact on national security, economic security, critical infrastructure, or an emerging technology. A 'critical supply chain shock' includes events like natural disasters, pandemics, cyberattacks, geopolitical conflicts, and trade disruptions. A 'resilient critical supply chain' ensures the United States can sustain critical industries and access critical goods during a supply chain shock.

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Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 — S. 257

Last updated: 7/3/2025 · Introduced: 1/27/2025

Author: Maria Cantwell (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This Act expands the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce to promote the stability and resilience of critical supply chains and emerging technologies, including assessing vulnerabilities and encouraging domestic and allied manufacturing.
It establishes a Supply Chain Resilience Working Group to assess, map, and model critical supply chains, identify vulnerabilities, and develop an annual National Strategy for critical supply chain resiliency.
The Department of Commerce must conduct a capability assessment and provide recommendations to Congress for improving its activities related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation, without requiring additional funding, and the Act will expire 10 years after enactment.

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