H.R. 1166: Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-10):
Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using appropriated funds to procure a battery produced by certain entities, particularly six specific companies owned and operated in China. This prohibition begins on October 1, 2027.
The bill allows DHS to waive the prohibition if DHS assesses in the affirmative that (1) the batteries to be procured do not pose a risk to U.S. national security, data, or infrastructure; and (2) there is no available alternative to procure batteries that are of similar or better cost and quality and that are produced by an entity not specified in this bill.
DHS may also waive the prohibition upon a determination that the batteries to be procured are for the sole purpose of research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis.
The bill requires DHS to notify Congress within 15 days after granting a waiver under this bill.
The bill also requires DHS to report to Congress on the anticipated impacts associated with carrying out this bill, including with respect to specified agencies of DHS.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-10 |
| John R. Moolenaar | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-10 |
| August Pfluger | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-10 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1166 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1166?
H.R. 1166 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1166 are available on congress.gov.
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