This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to create a list of companies and entities that pose risks to U.S. national security, economic security, or foreign policy—with a particular focus on those involved in critical materials and battery production and supply chains. Within 90 days of enactment, the Secretary must identify entities to include on this "Energy Non-Procurement List," which will automatically include foreign entities of concern, Chinese military companies, and entities with majority ownership stakes in listed companies. Starting one year after the bill becomes law, federal energy agencies cannot contract with companies that use goods or services from listed entities, unless those items cannot be obtained domestically or from allied countries in a timely manner. The Secretary must report annually to Congress on the list and explain why entities were added or removed, and when exceptions are granted to use blacklisted suppliers, contractors must submit monthly reports on their dealings with those entities. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to coordinate and study overlapping lists of problematic foreign entities across government to reduce confusion about which companies should be excluded from federal contracts.
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