Explanation of Bill H. R. 1166

This bill, known as the 'Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act', aims to prevent the Secretary of Homeland Security from purchasing certain foreign-made batteries. Specifically, starting from October 1, 2027, funds allocated to the Department of Homeland Security cannot be used to procure batteries from specific foreign entities listed in the bill.

The entities mentioned include well-known battery manufacturers such as CATL, BYD Company, Envision Energy, and others. Additionally, any entity identified as a Chinese military company, involved in forced labor, or listed in specific regulations is also prohibited.

However, the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive this restriction under certain conditions, such as if there are no suitable alternative batteries available or if the procurement is for research purposes.

The bill also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide a report within 180 days detailing the potential impacts on mission and costs for various departments within the Homeland Security, such as Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and others.

Bill Explanation

Bill Name: Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

Summary: This bill aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address foreign investments in U.S. agriculture. It includes provisions to include the Secretary of Agriculture in the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. and considerations for certain agricultural land transactions involving foreign entities from specific countries.

Key Points:

• The bill adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. for transactions involving agricultural land, biotechnology, and the agriculture industry.
• It requires the Committee to consider reportable agricultural land transactions involving foreign persons from countries like China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
• The bill includes provisions for reporting and review of such transactions and sets a sunset clause for certain requirements based on the status of foreign countries as adversaries.