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U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Catherine Cortez Masto introduced bipartisan legislation called the Electric Supply Chain Act to make America’s electricity system more reliable and secure. The bill would require the Department of Energy to regularly assess the electric supply chain, including power lines, transformers, and other equipment needed to deliver electricity.

“Demand for energy is continuing to grow in Kansas and across the country as power needs increase for housing, business and transportation,” said Sen. Moran. “As demand for energy expands, so does the importance of securing our energy supply chains. It is critical that the Department of Energy is tracking trends in our nation’s energy consumption to recognize vulnerabilities and protect national energy security.”

These reviews would look at risks, vulnerabilities, national security concerns, workforce challenges, and barriers to producing and expanding necessary equipment. The goal is to identify ways to strengthen the supply chain, prevent power outages, and meet growing energy demand.