What does Preamble of HR 7635 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the importation of certain energy storage systems manufactured by entities located within the People's Republic of China. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the stated import prohibition, though these are not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7635 do?

This bill is formally titled the Countering Harmful Adversarial Rechargeable and Generative Energy Act.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 7635 do?

This section outlines findings related to the potential risk posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the United States' energy grid. It states that energy storage systems manufactured in the PRC and imported to the U.S. may contain remote monitoring capabilities. These capabilities could provide the PRC with unfiltered access to and the ability to interfere with the reliability of the U.S. electric grid. The Secretary of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, is responsible for ensuring import and export controls strengthen national security. The section concludes that restricting the import of energy storage systems with remote monitoring capabilities is necessary to protect the U.S. energy grid and the American people.

What does PROHIBITION. of HR 7635 do?

This section prohibits the import of energy storage systems with remote monitoring capabilities manufactured by entities linked to the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must issue regulations within 60 days of the Act's enactment to enforce this prohibition and identify covered products. CBP will conduct annual reviews to determine if additional restrictions on these energy storage systems are needed. Violations of the prohibition can result in imprisonment of up to 5 years, a fine of up to $250,000, or both, per shipment. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and Homeland Security, must submit a report within 180 days of enactment on PRC-developed energy storage systems in the U.S. This reporting requirement will terminate six years after the Act's enactment. The term 'energy storage system' is defined as any device capable of storing electric current for later use. The term 'remote monitoring capability' is defined as a device that can observe, collect, analyze, and disrupt data related to information technology, communication, or critical infrastructure systems.

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CHARGE Act — HR. 7635

Last updated: 2/20/2026 · Introduced: 2/20/2026

Author: W. Steube (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the import of energy storage systems manufactured by entities linked to the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that possess remote monitoring capabilities.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will enforce this prohibition through regulations and conduct annual reviews to determine if further restrictions are needed.
The bill mandates a report within 180 days on PRC-developed energy storage systems already in the U.S., and establishes penalties for violations including imprisonment and fines.

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