What does Preamble of USA Batteries Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The proposed amendment aims to eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid from being considered taxable chemicals under the Superfund excise taxes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of USA Batteries Act do?

This bill is formally titled the USA Batteries Act.

What does FINDINGS. of USA Batteries Act do?

This section outlines findings related to the Superfund fee and its impact on American manufacturing. The Superfund fee, established in Public Law 117-58, is stated to make American manufacturing less competitive. The domestic lead battery industry has a significant economic impact, with a $23.6 billion annual impact and over 25,000 direct jobs. Lead batteries are described as a sustainable energy storage technology with a 99 percent recycling rate. The findings indicate that increased taxes on domestic production disadvantage American manufacturers and reduce global competitiveness.

What does ELIMINATION OF LEAD OXIDE, ANTIMONY, AND SULFURIC ACID AS of USA Batteries Act do?

This section amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, it removes rows related to lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid from the table in section 4661(b).

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USA Batteries Act

Last updated: 2/12/2025 · Introduced: 2/12/2025

Author: Daniel Meuser (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid from Superfund excise taxes.
It aims to improve the competitiveness of American manufacturing by reducing taxes on domestic lead battery production.
The legislation recognizes the significant economic impact and high recycling rate of the domestic lead battery industry.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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