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Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using federal funds to purchase batteries produced by specified listed companies or their successors, beginning October 1, 2027. The measure defines covered companies/production, allows the DHS Secretary to grant limited, case-by-case waivers under narrow conditions, and requires timely reporting and congressional notification about mission and cost impacts and any waivers.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1053-1054)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced February 10, 2025 by Carlos A. Gimenez · Last progress March 11, 2025