DHS Ban on Procuring Batteries from Foreign Adversarial Entities
This Act aims to enhance national security by reducing reliance on foreign battery suppliers. Starting October 2027, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is prohibited from procuring batteries from specific, primarily Chinese, entities deemed adversarial. While this does not directly affect consumer purchases, it mandates changes in equipment used by agencies like Border Patrol and TSA, potentially impacting operational costs and infrastructure security.
Key points
Effective October 1, 2027, DHS funds cannot be used to procure batteries produced by specified entities, including major Chinese companies (e.g., CATL, BYD).
The prohibition applies if the specified entity assembles the final product or provides a majority of the battery components.
The Secretary of Homeland Security can waive the ban if the batteries pose no national security risk and no comparable, non-adversarial alternatives exist.
DHS must report on the anticipated mission and cost impacts of this procurement change across its components, including CBP, TSA, and FEMA.
Status:
Expired
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