NRCA sends letter to the Department of Commerce regarding the U.S. solar industry
NRCA sent another letter recently to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo opposing a recent request brought by Auxin Solar Inc. for anti-circumvention investigations regarding solar products imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The letter details how Auxin’s proposal is harming NRCA members who install solar roof systems and employ thousands of workers throughout the U.S.; NRCA addressed the issue in a previous letter sent in March. As the formal investigation is underway, most solar products imported into the U.S, which constitute a large majority of the market, could be subject to substantial duties in the future and retroactively.
Unfortunately, this investigation has nearly frozen the U.S. solar panel market, which is jeopardizing the viability of companies, tens of thousands of jobs and the U.S.’ goals for expanding renewable energy and combating climate change. This is happening at the request of one company with limited production capacity at the expense of the entire solar industry and the renewable energy needs of U.S. consumers. NRCA continues to fight for a reliable solar market for its members.
Members of Congress look for a deal regarding gun control legislation
The Senate and the House are back home this week for their usual district work period. However, bipartisan negotiations on a potential path forward regarding gun control legislation have begun after the horrific mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas. Informal calls and Zoom meetings are being led by Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) regarding legislative solutions that could get 60 votes in the Senate. There is a sentiment on Capitol Hill that something must be done, but figuring out solutions that will help has proved difficult in the past. Discussions have focused on expanding the background check system and so-called red flag laws—also known as extreme risk protection order laws—which prevent individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any type of firearm. Many states have red flag laws in place already.
Upcoming Special Election
June 14: Emergency special election date to fill the 34th Congressional District seat recently vacated by Congressman Filemon B. Vela
Upcoming Primary Elections
June 7: California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota
June 8: Pennsylvania Senate Republican primary recount deadline
June 14: Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina (June 28 runoff)
June 21: Virginia, Washington, D.C., and runoffs in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia
June 28: Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Utah
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