S. 450: Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act

S. 450 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Starting October 1, 2027, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will no longer be able to use taxpayer money to buy batteries produced by six specific companies that are owned and operated in China. Currently, DHS can purchase batteries from any… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.