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Creates and maintains an "Energy Non-Procurement List" of foreign and other entities the Secretary of Energy determines pose risks to U.S. national security, economic security, or foreign policy, with a required public list and classified rationale. It bars the Department of Energy from entering into or renewing contracts with federal prime contractors who procure goods, services, or components from listed entities beginning one year after enactment, while allowing a narrow exception where necessary supplies cannot be sourced in time or quantity; use of that exception triggers reporting and oversight requirements. The bill also directs the Secretary (as defined) to study and report on overlap among existing federal lists that restrict government contracting with certain foreign or sanctioned entities, and to recommend harmonization.
The bill strengthens national‑security protections and supply‑chain resilience by creating and harmonizing vetted lists and procurement rules, but it also raises compliance burdens, risks to listed firms, and the prospect of higher costs or reduced competition for some U.S. projects and suppliers.
State, local, and federal buyers (including utilities) can avoid contracting with foreign entities deemed a security risk by relying on a published vetted "Energy Non‑Procurement List," strengthening national security and reducing the chance of vulnerable suppliers in energy infrastructure.
Domestic manufacturers and critical-material suppliers gain clearer guidance on which foreign competitors are barred from U.S. procurement, encouraging domestic sourcing and improving supply‑chain resilience.
Federal energy projects and contractors will be steered toward domestic or allied suppliers, reducing reliance on listed foreign energy vendors and improving resilience of energy supply chains for federal programs.
Companies designated as "foreign entities of concern" or placed on the public list will immediately face loss of U.S. contracts, reputational harm, and constrained market access with limited near‑term ability to contest listings.
Reduced contracting flexibility (favoring domestic/allied suppliers) could delay projects and raise costs for utilities and taxpayers if suitable suppliers are unavailable, increasing bills or slowing energy infrastructure work.
Small businesses and firms that rely on foreign components risk contract loss or exclusion, harming jobs and suppliers in affected supply chains.
Introduced June 3, 2025 by Thomas Bryant Cotton · Last progress June 3, 2025