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House BillHR 6853Energy

Securing Energy Supply Chains Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it aims to strengthen the security of America's energy supply chains, especially for critical items like batteries and rare earth materials, by reducing reliance on potentially hostile foreign entities. If this bill becomes law, it could shift Department of Energy contracts and subcontracts away from certain foreign suppliers and towards domestic or allied sources, potentially boosting American manufacturing and reducing vulnerabilities to geopolitical risks.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

The Secretary of Energy must establish an "Energy Non-Procurement List" within 90 days of the bill's enactment, identifying entities engaged in activities detrimental to U.S. security interests.

This creates a formal mechanism to identify and track entities considered risky for U.S. energy supply chains.

PROVISION 02

One year after the bill becomes law, the Department of Energy (DOE) and its prime contractors generally cannot enter into or renew contracts/subcontracts (over $250k) with entities on the created list.

This directly prevents federal energy funds from going to identified risky entities, aiming to secure the supply chain for critical materials and batteries.

PROVISION 03

The Secretary must prioritize listing entities involved in the production of critical materials (as defined in existing law) and batteries, including battery components.

This focuses the bill's impact on strategically important sectors for the clean energy transition and national defense.

PROVISION 04

The list must be updated at least annually, and an unclassified version of the list, along with an annual report to Congress, must be published on the Department of Energy's website.

This ensures transparency and regular oversight of the list, allowing for public scrutiny and adjustments as circumstances change.

PROVISION 05

The DOE can make an exception to contract with a listed entity if no other source can provide the necessary goods or services, but must report this to Congress and recommend ways to develop domestic alternatives.

This provides a necessary safety valve for essential goods while simultaneously pushing for long-term domestic self-sufficiency.

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DEC 18

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 6853

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedDec 18, 2025

Last actionDec 18, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025

House BillHR 6853Energy

Securing Energy Supply Chains Act

INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025

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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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The Secretary of Energy must establish an "Energy Non-Procurement List" within 90 days of the bill's enactment, identifying entities engaged in activities detrimental to U.S. security interests.

This creates a formal mechanism to identify and track entities considered risky for U.S. energy supply chains.

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This directly prevents federal energy funds from going to identified risky entities, aiming to secure the supply chain for critical materials and batteries.

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The Secretary must prioritize listing entities involved in the production of critical materials (as defined in existing law) and batteries, including battery components.

This focuses the bill's impact on strategically important sectors for the clean energy transition and national defense.

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The list must be updated at least annually, and an unclassified version of the list, along with an annual report to Congress, must be published on the Department of Energy's website.

This ensures transparency and regular oversight of the list, allowing for public scrutiny and adjustments as circumstances change.

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This provides a necessary safety valve for essential goods while simultaneously pushing for long-term domestic self-sufficiency.

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90 days after enactment

Secretary of Energy must establish the 'Energy Non-Procurement List'.

1 year after enactment, and annually thereafter

Secretary of Energy must submit an annual report to Congress and publish the unclassified portion of the list.

1 year after enactment

Prohibition on DOE contracts and subcontracts with 'covered individuals or entities' begins.

Not later than 90 days after using an exception

Secretary of Energy must submit a report to Congress detailing any contracts made with covered entities under an exception.

1 year after enactment

Secretary of Energy, in coordination with other agencies, must conduct a study on list overlap.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Termination of DOE contract	A contractor (or subcontractor at the first or second tier) found to be a 'covered individual or entity' during the term of a DOE contract, unless exceptions apply.

GLOSSARY

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Secretary of Energy: The head of the U.S. Department of Energy, a government agency focused on energy policy, research, and national security.
Energy Non-Procurement List: A list created by the Secretary of Energy of companies or individuals believed to be harmful to U.S. security interests in the energy sector.
Foreign entity of concern: A specific type of foreign organization or government identified in existing U.S. law as potentially posing a threat to national security.
Critical materials: Raw materials essential for various technologies and industries, such as rare earth elements, whose supply might be at risk.
DOE contract: An agreement where the Department of Energy buys goods or services from a company or individual.
Subcontract: An agreement where a main contractor hires another company or individual to perform part of a larger project, typically for the government, for an amount exceeding $250,000.
Covered individual or entity: A company or person on the Energy Non-Procurement List, or one that provides funding to or procures goods or services from such a listed entity.

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DEC 18, 25

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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