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USA Batteries Act

USA119th CongressHR-1264| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Daniel Meuser

Daniel Meuser

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Scott Perry (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid from the list of chemicals subject to Superfund excise taxes. The legislation aims to address concerns that the existing Superfund fee makes American manufacturing less competitive, particularly for domestic battery production, as these taxes are not applied to imported batteries. Congress finds that the American lead battery industry is a significant economic contributor, supporting over 25,000 direct jobs and boasting a 99 percent recycling rate. By removing these taxes on key raw materials, the bill seeks to reduce costs for domestic manufacturers and enhance the global competitiveness of the U.S. lead battery industry.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6230
USA Batteries Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1594
USA Batteries Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6230
    USA Batteries Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1594
    USA Batteries Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

USA Batteries Act

USA119th CongressHR-1264| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid from the list of chemicals subject to Superfund excise taxes. The legislation aims to address concerns that the existing Superfund fee makes American manufacturing less competitive, particularly for domestic battery production, as these taxes are not applied to imported batteries. Congress finds that the American lead battery industry is a significant economic contributor, supporting over 25,000 direct jobs and boasting a 99 percent recycling rate. By removing these taxes on key raw materials, the bill seeks to reduce costs for domestic manufacturers and enhance the global competitiveness of the U.S. lead battery industry.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6230
USA Batteries Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1594
USA Batteries Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6230
    USA Batteries Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1594
    USA Batteries Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Daniel Meuser

Daniel Meuser

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Scott Perry (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted