DISAPPROVING THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE RELATING TO ``PROCEDURES COVERING SUSPENSION OF LIQUIDATION, DUTIES AND ESTIMATED DUTIES IN ACCORD WITH PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION 10414''
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2023-4-28

I rise in opposition of H.J. Res. 39-- Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to ``Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414''. prgtoken This joint resolution nullifies a final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce and was published on September 16, 2022. prgtoken H.J. Res. 39 permitted the suspension of tariffs on specific solar panels, also known as crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules. prgtoken The regulation specifically applied to solar panels made in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, or Vietnam using parts and components made in China that are not previously covered by an antidumping or countervailing duty order. prgtoken Orders for antidumping and countervailing duties are put in place to combat unfair trade practices, such as when a foreign government gives domestic companies subsidies to give them an economic advantage over competitors from abroad. prgtoken The restriction that was repealed served to relieve businesses who import solar panels from these nations and make use of Chinese-made parts and components that are exempt from such orders. prgtoken By placing large and potentially retroactive duties on some imported solar panels, H.J. Res. 39 would obstruct the supply of solar products to the United States. prgtoken President declared an energy emergency on June 6, 2022, to guarantee consistent and inexpensive access to renewable energy. prgtoken Following that, the Department of Commerce published a rule to establish a temporary, 24-month freeze on the collection of specific tariffs on solar cells or modules. prgtoken The U.S. solar industry was given the opportunity and time to realign supply chains away from China due to this rule and the new domestic manufacturing incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act. prgtoken Without a temporary bridge, the price of solar installations will rise dramatically, and less solar project development will be planned. prgtoken The shift to clean energy will lead to an increase in employment, manufacturing, and wages here in the United States. prgtoken The Inflation Reduction Act represents the single biggest investment in clean energy in American history. prgtoken The IRA is starting the nation on the road to sustainable, responsible energy independence. prgtoken Additionally, approximately 100,000 jobs for American mechanics, electricians, construction workers, technicians, support personnel, and other professionals have been created as a result of the green tax credits in the IRA. prgtoken Ninety new sustainable energy projects have been announced in 31 states in the first half of the year of the law. prgtoken Manufacturing facilities for batteries, electric vehicles, and wind and solar energy systems are among these initiatives. prgtoken The move by President is a one-time fix to realign American supply lines. prgtoken Initiating high