Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2023

This bill prohibits U.S. federal agencies from using government funds to purchase solar panels made or assembled by entities linked to the Chinese government. It bans such purchases through contracts, grants, and government credit cards within 180 days of enactment, requiring agencies to follow new OMB guidelines. Agencies may request waivers if a Chinese-linked supplier is the only option, but must get approval from the State and Homeland Security Secretaries and report requests to Congress quarterly. The bill also mandates a study on domestic solar manufacturing capacity and a report tracking federal solar panel purchases from covered entities within 275 days. It directly affects federal procurement officers and solar panel suppliers with ties to China’s government.