Starting October 1, 2027, the bill would bar the Department of Homeland Security from using available funds to buy batteries produced by specified companies and entities. The list includes named battery makers, certain entities on federal lists, and their subsidiaries or successors. A battery would count as produced by a listed entity if that entity makes the final product using it or provides most of its components. The Homeland Security Secretary could grant waivers if the batteries pose no specified risks and no similar-or-better alternative is available, or if they are solely for research, testing, training, evaluation, or analysis. The Secretary would have to notify Congress within 15 days of a waiver and report on expected mission and cost impacts within 180 days of enactment.
The restriction applies to Department of Homeland Security purchases, not to personal battery purchases. The bill does not specify other direct effects on the public.
The bill gives no cost estimates. It would require a report on expected costs and mission impacts for listed Homeland Security components.
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