HR 27
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Date of Hearing: April 22, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH, AND
HOUSEHOLD IMPACT
José Solache, Chair
HR 27 (Gipson) – As Introduced March 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Supply Chain Awareness Month And The Critical Role Of The Supply Chain In
California’S Economy
SUMMARY: This House Resolution designates April 2025 as Supply Chain Awareness Month,
recognizing the critical importance of protecting and strengthening the infrastructure, workforce,
and policies that support the efficient and secure movement of goods and services.
Specifically, this bill:
a) Strengthens and expands infrastructure investment to build and maintain ports, roads,
bridges, railways, and airports, ensuring supply chain efficiency
b) Supports workforce development and job creation at each critical point of the supply
chain, from transportation hubs to logistics centers, sustaining high-quality jobs in
California
c) Recognizes and support the essential contributions of supply chain workers and labor
organizations, ensuring policies that protect jobs and enhance workforce stability
d) Promotes the adoption of practical, climate-friendly technologies that are ready for
implementation without disrupting businesses and supply chain operations
FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS:
Author’s Statement: “HR 27 (Gipson) acknowledges April as Supply Chain Awareness Month
and the critical role of the supply chain in California’s economy. As the world’s fifth largest
economy, California’s impact on the nation’s supply chain cannot be overstated – it is that
critical. Whether you’re a new parent whose child depends on formula at your grocery store, a
doctor whose patient requires a specific medication to heal, or millions of others, every single
person in our state relies on a stable and resilient supply chain. California’s supply chain industry
– including California’s ports, airports, railways, highways, and logistics centers also support
millions of good paying jobs that are essential to ensuring the stability of the entire supply chain.
In fact, over 40% of US container imports are handled by major California ports and California
leads the nation in the value of outbound shipments”.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file.
Opposition
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