Rick Scott (R-FL)
Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act aims to stop the Department of Homeland Security from buying certain foreign-made batteries. Starting October 1, 2027, the Department cannot use its funds to procure batteries from specific entities like CATL, BYD Company, and others listed in the bill. The prohibition includes entities involved in forced labor or those identified as Chinese military companies. The Act also covers any subsidiaries or successors of these specified companies. The Secretary of Homeland Security can grant waivers under specific conditions regarding national security or research. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report on how this change impacts various Department components.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill mitigates potential data and infrastructure risks by banning batteries from specific foreign entities.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill restricts procurement from entities linked to forced labor in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill seeks to prevent the use of batteries that could pose a data or national security risk.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill may increase mission costs for Department of Homeland Security components due to shifts in procurement requirements.
- Scored -1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The procurement shift may lead to higher costs for government contractors providing equipment to the DHS.
- Scored -1
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill requires an assessment of mission impacts on FEMA due to changed battery procurement standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Infrastructure Safety: The bill seeks to prevent the procurement of batteries from entities that may pose a national security, data, or infrastructure risk to the United States (Section 2, subsection d, 1, A).
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Prevention of Forced Labor Involvement: By including entities listed under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, the bill aims to ensure the Department does not procure products linked to forced labor in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region (Section 2, subsection b, 7).
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Reduced Dependence on Foreign Adversarial Entities: The Act limits procurement from specific foreign companies, including those identified as Chinese military companies (Section 2, subsection b, 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Costs or Limited Alternatives: The Secretary may be forced to seek alternatives if the specified foreign batteries are not available, potentially affecting the cost and quality of procurement (Section 2, subsection d, 1, B).
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Mission Impact on Department Components: The shift in procurement could have impacts on the mission and costs of various agencies, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Secret Service, and FEMA (Section 2, subsection e).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill restricts procurement from entities linked to forced labor in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill aims to reduce reliance on foreign adversarial batteries used in border security technology.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill mitigates potential data and infrastructure risks by banning batteries from specific foreign entities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill seeks to prevent the use of batteries that could pose a data or national security risk.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill may increase mission costs for Department of Homeland Security components due to shifts in procurement requirements.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires congressional notification of any waivers granted by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill targets the prevention of forced labor practices affecting minority groups. Would business owners be better off under this? — The procurement shift may lead to higher costs for government contractors providing equipment to the DHS.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill requires an assessment of mission impacts on FEMA due to changed battery procurement standards.
- 2/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire