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House BillHR 1167Alternative and renewable resourcesForeign and international corporations

Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it seeks to reduce the U.S. government's reliance on China for solar energy components, addressing concerns about supply chain security and economic independence. If it becomes law, it could encourage more domestic manufacturing and procurement of solar panels from non-Chinese sources, potentially boosting the American solar industry and creating jobs. This shift could also be seen as strengthening national security by diversifying critical energy infrastructure suppliers.

If this bill doesn't pass, federal agencies would continue to be able to purchase solar panels from Chinese manufacturers without this specific restriction. This means the current dynamics of the federal solar panel supply chain, including potential dependencies on China, would likely remain unchanged. The bill's outcome directly impacts the direction of federal clean energy procurement and its broader geopolitical and economic implications.

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PROVISION 01

Prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds or government-issued purchase cards to buy solar panels manufactured or assembled by entities in China or controlled by the Chinese government.

This directly restricts a major source of solar panel supply for U.S. government projects and aims to redirect federal spending.

PROVISION 02

Allows federal agencies to request a waiver from the prohibition if a Chinese entity is the only viable source for the solar panels, requiring joint approval from the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security.

This provides a necessary safety valve, ensuring that critical federal projects can still proceed if no alternative suppliers are available.

PROVISION 03

Requires an independent study on the domestic solar panel market, its ability to keep pace with technology, and the current global supply chain and workforce for solar panel production.

This provides crucial data to inform future policy decisions regarding U.S. solar energy independence and manufacturing capacity.

PROVISION 04

Mandates that the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) be amended within 180 days to officially implement this prohibition for all federal contracts and subcontracts.

This ensures the new rules are legally binding and enforceable across all federal government purchasing activities.

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Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1167

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 10, 2025

Last actionFeb 10, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2025

House BillHR 1167Alternative and renewable resourcesForeign and international corporations

Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025

INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 10, 2025

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Became Law

Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds or government-issued purchase cards to buy solar panels manufactured or assembled by entities in China or controlled by the Chinese government.

This directly restricts a major source of solar panel supply for U.S. government projects and aims to redirect federal spending.

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This provides a necessary safety valve, ensuring that critical federal projects can still proceed if no alternative suppliers are available.

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Requires an independent study on the domestic solar panel market, its ability to keep pace with technology, and the current global supply chain and workforce for solar panel production.

This provides crucial data to inform future policy decisions regarding U.S. solar energy independence and manufacturing capacity.

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Mandates that the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) be amended within 180 days to officially implement this prohibition for all federal contracts and subcontracts.

This ensures the new rules are legally binding and enforceable across all federal government purchasing activities.

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and General Services Administration (GSA) to develop standards and guidelines for executive agencies regarding the prohibition.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment

Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement the prohibition.

Not later than 275 days after the date of enactment

Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the amount of solar panels procured by Federal departments and agencies from covered entities.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment

Director of the Office of Management and Budget to seek to enter into a contract for an independent study on the domestic solar panel market, technological advancements, and the global supply chain.

Not later than 30 days after receiving the study

Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit the independent study to Congress.

GLOSSARY

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Procurement: The process by which the government or a company buys or obtains goods and services.
Executive agency: A part of the federal government, such as a department (e.g., Department of Energy) or an independent agency, responsible for implementing laws and policies.
Covered entity: In this bill, refers to any company or organization that is based in the People's Republic of China or is influenced or controlled by the Chinese government or Communist Party.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): The primary set of rules and guidelines that federal agencies must follow when purchasing goods and services.
Waiver: Official permission to set aside or be exempt from a rule or regulation that would otherwise apply.
Comptroller General: The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that provides audit, evaluation, and investigative services for the U.S. Congress.
Federally funded research and development center (FFRDC): A non-profit organization that conducts research and development for the U.S. government to meet specific long-term technical needs.

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FEB 10, 25

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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