Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1166

Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act

Ban on Chinese Batteries for Homeland Security

Mar 11, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill passed the House with strong support and addresses a major concern shared by both parties regarding national security and Chinese technology.

Key Points

This bill stops the Department of Homeland Security from using taxpayer money to buy batteries from several large Chinese companies. The ban includes well-known manufacturers like CATL and BYD, as well as companies linked to the Chinese military or forced labor.
The rules would apply to many agencies that protect the country, including the Border Patrol, the Secret Service, the Coast Guard, and the TSA. It ensures that the equipment these officers use does not rely on technology from foreign rivals.
The goal is to protect national security and make sure the United States is not dependent on other countries for essential energy storage. Lawmakers want to prevent potential risks to data or infrastructure that could come from using foreign-made batteries.
The ban is set to begin on October 1, 2027. This gives the government time to find new suppliers and adjust their budgets before the current battery sources are cut off.
There are some exceptions to the rule. The head of Homeland Security can still buy these batteries if there are no other good options available or if the batteries are only being used for research and testing.

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Mar 11, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 10, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 10, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1053-1054)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Mar 10, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1053-1054)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Mar 10, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1166.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

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Official Title

Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act

Bill NumberHR 1166

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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