Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2023

May 16, 2023

My "Investing in America" agenda is mobilizing hundreds of billions of dollars in private sector manufacturing and clean energy investments and creating good-paying jobs. When it comes to solar, since I took office, 51 new and expanded solar equipment manufacturing plants have been announced, and America is now on track to increase domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity eight-fold. The fact is, my plan is working.

I vetoed H.J. Res. 39 because we cannot afford to create new uncertainty for American businesses and workers in the solar industry. We can and must strengthen our energy security by maintaining our focus on expanding U.S. capacity that is ready to come on line as this temporary bridge concludes in June 2024.

Categories: Statements by the President : Solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia, legislation regarding congressional disapproval of Department of Commerce rule on procedures covering suspension of liquidation, duties, and estimated duties related to importation.

Subjects: Job creation and growth; Legislation disapproving rule submitted by Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414"; Manufacturing industry, domestic investment; Renewable energy sources and technologies; Solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia, U.S. declaration of emergency and authorization for temporary extensions of time and duty- free importation.

DCPD Number: DCPD202300422.

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