Search Results: keywords:"battery procurement"

  • S. 5572 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:905

    S. 5572 aims to prevent the Secretary of Homeland Security from buying certain batteries made by foreign companies starting October 1, 2027. The bill targets specific companies like CATL, BYD, and others associated with Chinese military interests or involved in forced labor....

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5572 is about making sure the U.S. doesn't buy certain batteries from companies in other countries, like some in China, to keep things safe and fair. If they really need to, they can buy them, but they have to tell Congress why.

  • H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,015

    H.R. 8631, also known as the “Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act,” aims to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing batteries made by specific foreign companies deemed as a security risk, starting October 1, 2028. The bill names...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that the Department of Homeland Security doesn't buy certain batteries from some countries, especially China, to keep everyone safe, starting in 2028 and lasting until 2033. If there are no other good options, they can ask for a special pass to still buy those batteries.

  • H. R. 1166 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:875

    H. R. 1166 is called the "Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act" and aims to prevent the Secretary of Homeland Security from purchasing foreign-made batteries from certain companies starting October 1, 2027. The bill identifies specific companies, many of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to stop the people who keep America safe from buying batteries from certain overseas companies, especially ones in China, to make sure everything stays safe and secure. If they really need to, they can ask for special permission, but they have to tell everyone how this change will affect their work.

  • S. 450 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:957

    S. 450 aims to stop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from buying certain foreign-made batteries starting October 1, 2027. The bill specifically targets batteries from companies like CATL and BYD and allows for exceptions only if the batteries are for research or if no...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 450 is a rule that says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security can't buy batteries made by certain foreign companies after October 1, 2027, unless they're needed for research or there are no better choices. The government has to let Congress know if they make any exceptions and see how this rule affects their work and costs.

  • H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:869

    H.R. 8631, titled the "Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act," seeks to prevent the Secretary of Homeland Security from using funds to buy batteries from certain foreign companies, mainly Chinese entities, starting October 1, 2027. The bill lists specific...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8631 is a rule that says the government won't buy batteries from some foreign companies, mostly from China, after 2027. It also says they can sometimes make exceptions if using those batteries is safe or just for experiments.