Bills · S 3320
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3320Alternative and renewable resourcesForeign and international corporations
Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 3· LAST ACTION DEC 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly affects where the U.S. government sources its solar energy technology, shifting away from China. If it becomes law, it could boost American solar manufacturing by creating a guaranteed demand from federal projects, potentially leading to more jobs and investment in the U.S. solar industry. For voters, this could mean a move towards energy independence and reduced reliance on a major geopolitical competitor for critical infrastructure components.
If the bill doesn't pass, federal agencies would continue to have the option to buy solar panels from China. This would mean continued reliance on foreign supply chains, which some argue carries economic and national security risks, but could also allow access to potentially cheaper or more readily available panels. The choice highlights a tension between immediate cost efficiency and long-term industrial policy and security concerns.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits federal agencies from using government funds (contracts, grants, purchase cards) to buy solar panels manufactured or assembled in China.
This directly restricts federal spending on Chinese solar products, aiming to redirect funds towards other suppliers.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a process for federal agencies to obtain a waiver from the prohibition if Chinese panels are the only viable source, requiring approval from the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security.
Provides a limited safety valve for agencies in cases where alternatives are not available, preventing project delays in critical situations.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a report from the Comptroller General on the current level of solar panel procurement by federal agencies from Chinese entities.
This report will provide crucial data on the current reliance on Chinese solar panels, informing future policy decisions.
PROVISION 04
Requires an independent study on the U.S. domestic solar panel market, its ability to keep up with technology, and the global supply chain and workforce.
This study will offer a comprehensive understanding of the domestic industry's capacity and challenges, helping to strategize for increased domestic production.
PROVISION 05
Defines a "covered entity" as any entity in China or under the influence/control of the Chinese government or Communist Party, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
This definition clarifies which entities are subject to the ban, although the Secretary of Homeland Security has significant discretion in determining influence or control.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
7
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 3
Introduced in Senate
DEC 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3320
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025
Senate BillS 3320Alternative and renewable resourcesForeign and international corporations
Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
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COSPONSORS
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