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Prohibiting Presidential Purchase of Solar Panels Under Defense Production Act.

This act limits the President's authority, preventing the use of funds from the Defense Production Act of 1950 for the purchase of solar panels. This means the government cannot support the solar panel market in this specific way, potentially impacting the development of solar energy in the country.
Key points
The President is prohibited from using Defense Production Act authority to purchase solar panels.
The act defines a solar panel as a crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell or module.
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Print number: 118_HR_7602
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2024-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Planes Not Panels Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7602.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President is prohibited from using Defense Production Act authority to purchase solar panels.
  • The act defines a solar panel as a crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell or module.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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