House Republicans Seek to Ban DHS From Buying Chinese Batteries

A group of House Republicans has introduced additional legislation aimed at preventing the DHS from procuring batteries from six China-based companies.

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) speaks with reporters in Washington on Oct. 17, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

A group of House Republicans has introduced additional legislation aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring batteries from six China-based companies.

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, introduced the legislation, H.R.8631, titled “Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act,” on June 5.