Contact Congress about H.R. 6853: Securing Energy Supply Chains Act
The Energy Department would list risky energy suppliers and limit contracts with them. The rules would hit critical minerals, batteries, DOE contractors, and large subcontracts. DOE could still use a listed supplier if no good alternative exists.
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Securing Energy Supply Chains Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 6853: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects DOE, DOE contractors, and companies in energy supply chains. It matters most for businesses tied to critical minerals, batteries, sanctioned parties, foreign entities of concern, or other federal risk lists. It could also affect DOE projects if fewer suppliers qualify or if replacement suppliers cost more.
Why this matters: DOE projects often depend on global suppliers, and this bill would block some suppliers that the government sees as risky. It aims to lower security and foreign policy risks in key energy supply chains. It could also make it harder or more costly to find suppliers for critical minerals and batteries. The final impact would depend on who gets listed and how often DOE uses exceptions.
Key provisions in H.R. 6853
- Creates a new DOE list of people and companies DOE should not buy from. The Energy Secretary can list entities found harmful to U.S. national security, energy security, economic security, public safety, or foreign policy.
- DOE must focus first on critical materials and batteries. These are key inputs for energy systems, electric vehicles, and power storage.
- DOE may add entities already named on major federal risk lists. These include the Defense Department list of Chinese military companies, the Treasury sanctions list called the SDN list, the State Department terrorist organization list, and the Commerce Department screening list, plus parent companies and subsidiaries.
- DOE must update the Energy Non-Procurement List at least once a year. DOE must also send yearly reports to named House and Senate committees and post the unclassified list online.
- The bill reaches beyond the companies on the list. A covered person or company also includes anyone that funds or buys from a listed entity.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6853
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Questions people ask about H.R. 6853
- What is H.R. 6853?
- The Energy Department would list risky energy suppliers and limit contracts with them. The rules would hit critical minerals, batteries, DOE contractors, and large subcontracts. DOE could still use a listed supplier if no good alternative exists.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 6853?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 6853?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6853 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
