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This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct periodic assessments and submit reports on the electricity generation and transmission supply chain. The assessments will comprehensively examine various aspects of the supply chain, including efforts to strengthen and expand it, potential risks and vulnerabilities, national security considerations, manufacturing capabilities, domestic investment barriers, workforce challenges, and foreign dependencies. Specifically, the assessments must cover topics like advanced transmission technologies, critical materials, supply chain disruptions, manufacturing capacity in the United States, and opportunities to expand workforce participation, particularly for veterans and military-related personnel. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congressional committees within one year of the Act's enactment and periodically thereafter, with recommendations to address emerging issues and secure the supply chain. The bill provides detailed definitions for terms like "critical material," "electric utility," and "foreign entity of concern" to ensure clarity. The overall goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the electricity supply chain's current state, potential challenges, and strategies for improvement, with a particular focus on enhancing domestic capabilities and mitigating potential national security risks.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

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