Rep. Self Introduces CHARGE Act to Ban Chinese Electric Vehicles and Parts to Protect Power Grid
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 11, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since that date. It is common for bills to remain in committee without a vote.
While there is bipartisan concern about China, a total ban on specific components could disrupt the current transition to electric vehicles and face pushback from the auto industry.
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Small businesses that sell, service, or import EVs or EV components could face supply chain disruptions if they rely on parts from foreign entities of concern. On the other hand, U.S.-based manufacturers and parts suppliers could see new business opportunities as the market shifts away from Chinese-made components.
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Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) introduced the CHARGE Act (HR 8768) to ban electric vehicles that pose a cybersecurity threat to the U.S. power grid. The bill specifically targets bidirectional charging systems, warning that foreign adversaries could remotely trigger power surges to cause blackouts.
U.S. lawmakers are considering the CHARGE Act, a bill to ban imports of Chinese-made energy storage systems and EV components with remote monitoring features. The move is seen as a way to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks while potentially benefiting non-Chinese battery makers.
Analysts suggest the U.S. CHARGE Act, which targets Chinese-made energy storage and EV electronics, could reshape the battery industry. The bill addresses concerns that remote monitoring capabilities in Chinese hardware could be used to compromise the security of the American power grid.
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CHARGE Act
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