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This bill, called the "Securing Energy Supply Chains Act," requires the Secretary of Energy to create and maintain an "Energy Non-Procurement List" that identifies entities deemed harmful to U.S. national, economic, or foreign policy interests. Specifically, the Secretary must prioritize identifying entities involved in producing critical materials, batteries, and battery components. The list must include foreign entities of concern, companies on the Chinese Military Company List, and entities with majority ownership of listed companies. The Secretary may also include entities on the Commerce Department's Consolidated Screening List. The list will be updated at least annually, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress each year detailing the list and explaining why specific entities were added or removed. Starting one year after the act's enactment, the Secretary is generally prohibited from entering into or renewing contracts with contractors who work with entities on the Energy Non-Procurement List, with limited exceptions for situations where alternative sources are not available. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive study to identify and potentially harmonize various government lists of concerning entities, involving coordination across multiple federal agencies to improve consistency in identifying potentially problematic international business partners.

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