Bills · HR 1264
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1264Taxation
USA Batteries Act
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses important issues concerning American manufacturing competitiveness, the funding of environmental cleanup efforts, and potentially the cost of goods that rely on these chemicals. If this bill becomes law, U.S. battery manufacturers would see their production costs reduced, which could help them compete more effectively in the global market and protect jobs within the industry. It's designed to level the playing field, as current taxes apply to domestically produced chemicals but not to finished imported products.
However, if this bill passes, the Superfund program, which is responsible for cleaning up dangerous pollution sites, would lose a source of funding from these specific chemicals. This means the program might need to find alternative funding or could have less money available for crucial environmental cleanups. Voters should care because this bill presents a balance between supporting domestic industry and ensuring adequate financial resources for environmental protection.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid from the list of chemicals subject to Superfund excise taxes.
This provision directly reduces the tax burden on domestic manufacturers using these specific chemicals.
PROVISION 02
Includes congressional findings stating that the Superfund fee makes American manufacturing less competitive by imposing a tax on domestic production that is not applied to imported batteries.
This section outlines the legislative intent and provides the economic justification for the proposed tax elimination.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
20
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1264
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1264Taxation
USA Batteries Act
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
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