Search Results: keywords:"foreign-made batteries"

  • H. R. 8631 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,068

    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.

  • H. R. 8631 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:659

    H. R. 8631 is a bill aimed at preventing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from buying certain foreign-made batteries, starting October 1, 2027. These batteries must not be from specified companies, mainly based in China, that might pose risks to U.S. security or...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8631 says that after 2027, the U.S. government can't buy certain batteries made by companies in places like China if they might be unsafe, but exceptions can be made if they aren't risky and there's no better choice.

  • 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. 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.

  • H. R. 8631 — 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. 8631 aims to limit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ability to buy foreign-made batteries, specifically from certain Chinese companies, starting October 1, 2027. The law lists 10 specific entities or groups from which the DHS cannot purchase batteries....

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to stop the Department of Homeland Security from buying batteries from some companies in China after 2027, but the head of the department can make exceptions if it's safe or for learning new things. They also have to tell Congress how this rule might change things 180 days after it starts.

  • 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.