H.R. 8631, titled the "Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act," aims to stop the Department of Homeland Security from buying batteries made by certain foreign companies known for potential security risks, starting October 1, 2027. The bill lists specific companies that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8631 is a rule that says a group in charge of keeping people safe, called Homeland Security, can't buy certain batteries made by some foreign companies that might not be trustworthy. This rule starts in 2027, but if they really need those batteries and can't find others, they might still use them with special permission.