H. R. 1264, also known as the "USA Batteries Act," aims to change the tax rules under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by removing lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid from the list of taxable chemicals under the Superfund excise taxes. This bill is designed to make...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there’s a rule that makes some special chemicals cost more money because they’re taxed, but these chemicals are needed for making car batteries. H.R. 1264 wants to stop taxing these chemicals so it’s less expensive to make batteries here at home, hoping to keep jobs in the United States and make companies stronger.