Summary

Requires the Secretary of Energy to prepare regular assessments of the supply chain for generating and transmitting electricity. The assessments must identify risks and barriers (including workforce and security concerns), recommend actions to secure and expand the supply chain, involve relevant stakeholders, and be reported to specified Congressional committees — with the first report due within one year of enactment and additional periodic updates thereafter.

Key Points

• Directs the Energy Secretary to produce periodic supply-chain assessments for electricity generation and transmission.
• Assessments must analyze risks, barriers, workforce issues, and national/energy security concerns.
• The Secretary must consult and work with relevant stakeholders when preparing assessments.
• The most recent assessment must be reported to specified Congressional committees within one year and periodically thereafter.
• The law defines key terms used for assessment and reporting to clarify scope.
• No specific funding is provided in the text; the requirement appears to use Department resources.
• The assessments will produce recommendations that can guide future federal policy, funding, or regulatory actions.
• The mandate is administrative and informational rather than a direct program of subsidies or regulations.

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