Bill > HR1166

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using funds to procure batteries produced by specific Chinese companies and other entities associated with national security risks, starting October 1, 2027. The bill names ten categories of entities, including specific companies like Contemporary Amperex Technology Company (CATL), BYD Company, and others linked to potential national security concerns, such as those identified in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act or listed as Chinese military companies. A battery would be considered produced by these entities if the company either assembles the final product or provides 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 needed solely for research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis. The bill requires the DHS Secretary to submit a report within 180 days of enactment detailing the potential mission and cost impacts on various DHS components, including Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Secret Service, and other agencies. The goal appears to be reducing U.S. dependence on battery technologies from entities perceived as potential national security threats.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1166/all-info