# Summary
The Putting American Autoworkers First Act of 2023 adds offshoring restrictions to multiple federal programs that provide tax credits, grants, and loans to automakers and related industries. The bill prohibits manufacturers from moving vehicle production or component manufacturing outside the United States or reducing domestic production while sourcing from foreign manufacturers. These restrictions apply to clean vehicle tax credits, advanced energy project credits, manufacturing incentive programs, bus and heavy-duty vehicle grant programs, and school energy improvement initiatives.
Manufacturers receiving federal benefits must report annually to the government for ten years following the award to demonstrate compliance with the restrictions. Companies that violate these rules face significant financial penalties, ranging from repayment of tax credits received to double the value of awarded funds, depending on the program. The restrictions take effect upon enactment and apply to all future program participants and their subsidiaries. This legislation aims to ensure that federal support for clean energy vehicle manufacturing benefits American workers by keeping production domestic.