To prohibit the procurement of solar panels manufactured or assembled in the People's Republic of China.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates prohibition on procurement of solar panels from covered foreign entities, provides exemption waiver The head of an executive agency may obtain a waiver from the prohibition implemented pursuant to section 2 if the agency head certifies to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland, and requires comptroller General report. It relies on compliance mandates, procurement rules, reporting requirements, and product standards. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Defense, Finance, and Energy.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Creates prohibition on procurement of solar panels from covered foreign entities.
- Provides exemption waiver The head of an executive agency may obtain a waiver from the prohibition implemented pursuant to section 2 if the agency head certifies to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland...
- Requires comptroller General report.
- Requires study Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates prohibition on procurement of solar panels from covered foreign entities, provides exemption waiver The head of an executive agency may obtain a waiver from the prohibition implemented pursuant to section 2 if the agency head certifies to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland, and requires comptroller General report.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Defense, Finance, Energy
Primary Purpose
The bill creates prohibition on procurement of solar panels from covered foreign entities, provides exemption waiver The head of an executive agency may obtain a waiver from the prohibition implemented pursuant to section 2 if the agency head certifies to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland, and requires comptroller General report.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Rubio, …
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