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Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act
3/28/2024, 8:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4167
Bill 118 hr 4167, also known as the Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act, aims to address concerns regarding the security and reliability of the United States' distribution transformer supply chain. Distribution transformers are critical components of the electrical grid, responsible for stepping down voltage levels for use in homes, businesses, and other facilities.
The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive review of the distribution transformer supply chain, with a focus on identifying potential vulnerabilities and risks. This review will include an assessment of the domestic manufacturing capacity for distribution transformers, as well as an evaluation of the reliance on foreign suppliers.
Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Energy to develop a strategy for ensuring the security and resilience of the distribution transformer supply chain. This strategy will include recommendations for increasing domestic production capacity, diversifying the supply chain, and mitigating potential risks. Overall, the Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act seeks to strengthen the security and reliability of the distribution transformer supply chain in the United States, ensuring that the electrical grid remains resilient in the face of potential threats and disruptions.
The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive review of the distribution transformer supply chain, with a focus on identifying potential vulnerabilities and risks. This review will include an assessment of the domestic manufacturing capacity for distribution transformers, as well as an evaluation of the reliance on foreign suppliers.
Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Energy to develop a strategy for ensuring the security and resilience of the distribution transformer supply chain. This strategy will include recommendations for increasing domestic production capacity, diversifying the supply chain, and mitigating potential risks. Overall, the Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act seeks to strengthen the security and reliability of the distribution transformer supply chain in the United States, ensuring that the electrical grid remains resilient in the face of potential threats and disruptions.
Congressional Summary of HR 4167
Protecting America's Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from revising existing energy conservation standards for distribution transformers in electric power systems for the next five years. During that time, DOE may not propose, finalize, implement, administer, or enforce any rule under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act that establishes requirements that are different than the requirements for distribution transformers under the 2013 final rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4167
Bill HR 4167 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill HR 4167 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2023. Bill HR 4167's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 356. as of March 26, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4167
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
82Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
82Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4167
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4167
Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act
Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act
To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from changing energy conservation standards for distribution transformers for a certain period, and for other purposes.
Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act
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