Bill · S. 3320· Senate(119-S-3320)
Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025'' aims to stop the procurement of solar panels manufactured or assembled in the People's Republic of China. Under this bill, the Office of Management and Budget will develop guidelines to prohibit Federal funds and Government-issued purchase cards from being used for solar panels from covered entities. The Federal Acquisition Regulation will also be amended to implement these restrictions. While agencies can request waivers if a covered entity is the only viable source, these requests require joint approval from the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security. Additionally, the bill mandates a report from the Comptroller General regarding solar panel procurement and an independent study on the domestic solar market and global supply chain.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill's focus on domestic solar production may benefit domestic manufacturers as it restricts foreign competition.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires mandatory reports from the Comptroller General and quarterly notifications of waiver requests to Congress.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+2
The bill mandates a study of the domestic solar market and workforce to support future production capacity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Domestic Market Oversight: The bill requires an independent study of the current and future domestic market of solar panel production, the ability of the domestic market to keep pace with technology, and the global supply chain (Section 5(a)). This could provide insight into the strength of the domestic industry.
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Increased Transparency: The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress regarding the amount of solar panels procured by Federal departments and agencies from covered entities (Section 4). Furthermore, any waiver requests must be included in a quarterly report submitted to congressional committees (Section 3(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Procurement Restrictions: Federal agencies will be prohibited from using contracts, subcontracts, grants, or subgrants to purchase solar panels manufactured or assembled by covered entities (Section 2(a)(1)). Additionally, they will be prohibited from using Government-issued purchase cards for these items (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Stringent Waiver Process: To bypass the procurement prohibition, an agency head must certify that the covered entity is the only viable source and receive joint approval from both the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security (Section 3(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1Improves International Alliances+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- 12/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Josh HawleyRepublican · Missouri