CHARGE Act

House Bill

H.R. 7635

119th Congress

CHARGE Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

W. Steube

R - FL

Cosponsors

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Summary

HR 7635 would ban the import of energy storage systems (like batteries for homes, businesses, and electric grids) manufactured by Chinese companies. The bill aims to reduce America's dependence on Chinese-made energy technology amid growing concerns about supply chain security and economic competition with China.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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CHARGE Act

HR 7635 would ban the import of energy storage systems (like batteries for homes, businesses, and electric grids) manufactured by Chinese companies. The bill aims to reduce America's dependence on Chinese-made energy technology amid growing concerns about supp

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HR 7635 would ban the import of energy storage systems (like batteries for homes, businesses, and electric grids) manufactured by Chinese companies. The bill aims to reduce America's dependence on Chinese-made energy technology amid growing concerns about supply chain security and economic competition with China.

Bill Number: 7635
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Title: CHARGE Act
Bill Number: 7635
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: HR 7635 would ban the import of energy storage systems (like batteries for homes, businesses, and electric grids) manufactured by Chinese companies. The bill aims to reduce America's dependence on Chinese-made energy technology amid growing concerns about supply chain security and economic competiti

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7635 would ban the import of energy storage systems (like batteries for homes, businesses, and electric grids) manufactured by Chinese companies. The bill aims to reduce America's dependence on Chinese-made energy technology amid growing concerns about supply chain security and economic competition with China.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Blocks energy storage systems made in China from entering the U.S. market, affecting batteries used for solar power storage, backup power, and grid stabilization
Could increase costs for renewable energy projects and homeowners seeking battery backup systems, as Chinese manufacturers currently dominate the global battery market
Aims to protect national security and boost domestic battery manufacturing, encouraging American companies to fill the market gap
Part of a broader trend in Congress to reduce economic ties with China across critical technology sectors

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect homeowners installing solar panels with battery storage, utility companies managing the electric grid, and businesses investing in renewable energy systems. In the short term, consumers may face higher prices and limited options for energy storage products. Over the longer term, it could stimulate growth in American battery manufacturing jobs, though the transition period may slow the adoption of renewable energy technologies that rely on affordable storage solutions.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7635, 119th Congress (2026). "CHARGE Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7635

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