Bill > S450

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using its funds to procure batteries produced by specific Chinese technology companies and other entities with potential national security risks, starting October 1, 2027. The bill targets companies like Contemporary Amperex Technology Company (CATL), BYD Company, and several others, including entities associated with forced labor in the Xinjiang region or identified as Chinese military companies. A battery would be considered produced by these entities if they assemble the final product or provide a majority of its components. The Secretary of Homeland Security can request waivers under two circumstances: if the batteries do not pose a national security risk and no alternative exists, or if the batteries are solely for research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis. The Secretary must notify Congress within 15 days of granting a waiver and submit a comprehensive report within 180 days of the act's enactment, detailing the potential impacts on various DHS components such as Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secret Service, and others. The bill aims to reduce U.S. dependence on battery technologies from potentially adversarial foreign entities.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/450/all-info