Protecting American Solar Jobs and Lowering Costs Act

Senate Bill 3680 - Protecting American Solar Jobs and Lowering Costs Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T21:33:30Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3680 Protecting American Solar Jobs and Lowering Costs Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Foreign Trade and International Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3680

Protecting American Solar Jobs and Lowering Costs Act

This bill repeals (1) the tariff-rate quota on imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells; and (2) the increase in duties on imports of certain CSPV cells and other CSPV products, including modules.

Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Energy to carry out a program to support and incentivize manufacturing of solar energy components in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 3680

Bill S 3680 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2022. Bill S 3680 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 17, 2022. Bill S 3680's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3680

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3680

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Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3680

Protecting American Solar Jobs and Lowering Costs Act

A bill to amend subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to repeal increases in duties and a tariff-rate quota on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and to require the Secretary of Energy to establish and carry out a program to support and incentivize manufacturing of solar energy components in the United States, and for other purposes.