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Critical Supply Chains Commission Act

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4279

Bill 118 hr 4279, also known as the Critical Supply Chains Commission Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing vulnerabilities in the country's supply chains. The bill proposes the establishment of a commission, known as the Critical Supply Chains Commission, which would be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of key supply chains in the United States.

The commission would be composed of experts from various fields, including government, industry, and academia, and would be tasked with identifying critical supply chains that are essential to national security, economic prosperity, and public health. The commission would also assess the risks and vulnerabilities present in these supply chains, as well as recommend strategies to strengthen and secure them.

Additionally, the bill calls for the commission to submit a report to Congress and the President outlining its findings and recommendations. This report would include an analysis of the current state of critical supply chains, as well as proposals for legislative and regulatory actions to address any identified weaknesses. Overall, the Critical Supply Chains Commission Act seeks to enhance the resilience and security of key supply chains in the United States, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the country's ability to respond effectively to future challenges and disruptions.

Congressional Summary of HR 4279

Critical Supply Chains Commission Act

This bill establishes a National Commission on Critical Supply Chains to identify and investigate the dependencies, limitations, and risks associated with critical supply chains.

The commission may hold hearings as appropriate and obtain relevant information directly from federal, state, and local governmental bodies as needed.

The commission must annually report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for actions to mitigate the risks of future American supply chain disruptions.

Current Status of Bill HR 4279

Bill HR 4279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4279 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023.  Bill HR 4279's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4279

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4279

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

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