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Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act

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This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from procuring batteries produced by specified Chinese companies and entities, effective October 1, 2027. The prohibited entities include major Chinese battery manufacturers (CATL, BYD, Envision Energy, and others) and any entities designated under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act or identified as Chinese military companies. The Secretary of Homeland Security may grant waivers if no comparable alternatives exist or if batteries are for research purposes, and must notify Congress within 15 days of any waiver. The bill requires DHS to report within 180 days on anticipated impacts to mission and costs across its major components.

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Bill details

Congress
118
Bill type
s
Introduced
December 17, 2024
Sponsor
Not yet available
Last action
December 17, 2024— Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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