Supporting American Independence in Innovation Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the U.S. Department of Energy from providing financial awards (such as grants, loans, or loan guarantees) to certain entities with ties to China. It directly affects companies, research institutions, or organizations that either operate in joint ventures with Chinese state-owned enterprises or have leadership participating in Chinese government talent programs. The key provisions block funding for entities meeting either of these two conditions: (1) being part of a joint venture with a Chinese state-owned enterprise, or (2) having board members or senior leaders who have joined China's foreign talent recruitment programs. The policy change specifically restricts federal funding disbursement under the Department of Energy's programs, aiming to limit financial support for entities linked to Chinese state influence.