The Department of Homeland Security would be barred from buying batteries from companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party under legislation the House passed in a broader bid to combat the CCP’s influence.
The bill (H.R. 1166) aims to restrict procurement of batteries from six companies that have drawn complaints from US officials about alleged human rights abuses, supply chain vulnerabilities, and privacy concerns. The House passed the measure by voice vote Monday, and it now moves to the Senate, where it’s likely to attract bipartisan support.
The legislation is part of a broader bipartisan effort to scrutinize ...
