House Bill Would Boost Battery Manufacturing Tax Credit to 25%, Require Minerals From U.S. Allies
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Reps. Raul Ruiz and Gabe Evans introduced the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0 to double the 45X tax credit from 10% to 25% for domestic battery materials like lithium and silicon while tightening anti-China sourcing rules to ensure supply chain security.
The battery industry is bracing for new Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules and sourcing requirements starting in 2026, as proposed in the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act, which mandates 70% domestic or allied sourcing for critical minerals.
A new coalition is pushing to bolster government support for the U.S. battery minerals industry, coinciding with the introduction of the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act by Reps. Ruiz and Evans to expand the 45X credit and implement strict sourcing rules.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act
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