Bills/H.R. 1167

Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025

Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025 — Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would restrict Chinese involvement in the U.S. solar energy industry. It would likely prevent federal procurement (government purchasing) of solar equipment from Chinese companies and establish new regulations to limit Chinese ownership or control of solar manufacturing facilities in the United States. The bill would also require government studies and investigations into China's role in the American solar supply chain. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would impact solar companies operating in the U.S., federal agencies that purchase solar equipment, consumers who may see changes in solar costs, and the renewable energy industry broadly.

It could affect Chinese solar manufacturers that currently export to or operate in America, as well as American solar companies that source materials from Chinese suppliers. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in early 2025 by Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) and is currently under committee review. It has not yet been voted on or passed by the full House of Representatives. *Note: This summary reflects the bill's stated purpose and categories based on available information. The full legislative text would contain specific implementation details.*.

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Latest Action

February 10, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlternative and renewable resourcesAsiaChinaCongressional oversightForeign and international corporationsGovernment studies and investigationsManufacturingPublic contracts and procurement

Sponsor

1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
February 10, 2025
Last Updated
February 10, 2025
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