Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10376

Caption

To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to prevent the People's Republic of China from exploiting items such as black mass and certain other products produced in the United States.

Impact

If passed, HB 10376 would impose licensing requirements on the export and in-country transfer of black mass and related materials when the end user is defined as a foreign adversary, specifically targeting entities associated with China. The bill’s proposed provisions dictate that any application for export licenses for these materials could be denied if related to adversarial entities, potentially reshaping the landscape of domestic manufacturing and international commerce involving critical minerals. This measure is expected to bolster local industries engaged in battery recycling and materials processing.

Summary

House Bill 10376 seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish stricter export controls related to specific materials, including black mass and other critical products that are processed in the United States. The bill aims to protect the nation’s critical mineral supply chains and enhance domestic production and recycling of materials derived from lithium-ion batteries. Its proponents argue that the legislation is vital to preventing the People's Republic of China from exploiting these materials, which could lead to predatory pricing and threaten American industries.

Contention

The bill has sparked discussions regarding national security and economic implications. While supporters highlight the necessity of protecting domestic industries from foreign adversarial exploitation, opponents may express concerns about the potential for unintended consequences for U.S. businesses reliant on trade with foreign markets. Additionally, the definitions of 'foreign adversary' and the scope of what constitutes 'covered items' could be points of contention, as they may affect a wider range of industries and lead to further regulatory complexities.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HB10559

To protect the national security of the United States by imposing sanctions with respect to certain persons of the People's Republic of China and prohibiting and requiring notifications with respect to certain investments by United States persons in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

US HB10447

To authorize sanctions relating to the production and distribution of illicit synthetic narcotics by the People's Republic of China.

US SB5491

A bill to mobilize United States strategic, economic, and diplomatic tools to confront the challenges posed by the People's Republic of China and to set a positive agenda for United States economic and diplomatic efforts abroad, and for other purposes.

US HB1122

China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025

US HB293

Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to (1) China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran; (2) any other country the government of which is subject to sanctions imposed by the United States; and (3) any entity owned, controlled, or influenced by such countries or the Chinese Communist Party. However, DOE may issue a waiver of the prohibition if the export or sale of petroleum products is in the national security interests of the United States.

US HB10537

To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

US SB5648

A bill to protect the national security of the United States by imposing sanctions with respect to certain persons of the People's Republic of China and prohibiting and requiring notifications with respect to certain investments by United States persons in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

US HB694

Restoring Trade Fairness ActThis bill establishes various trade measures related to China, including by revoking China's permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status and increasing the rates of duty (i.e., tariffs) on Chinese imported goods. The bill prohibits imported goods originating from North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran from receiving de minimis treatment. (Current law allows for U.S. imports under a de minimis threshold of $800 per shipment to enter free of tariffs, fees, and taxes.)Specifically, the bill revokes China's PNTR status. Currently, China's PNTR status allows for Chinese goods to have duty rates set forth in column 1 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). With the removal of China's PNTR status, the bill generally sets the applicable duty rates on imported Chinese goods at the higher rates listed in column 2 of the HTS, with exceptions.The bill establishes a minimum duty rate of 35% for all Chinese goods, which requires column 2 rates to be at least 35%. However, the bill establishes a minimum duty rate of 100% for a list of specified goods (e.g., various minerals, certain vaccines and drugs, and certain defense-related articles). Duty rates are phased in over five years and adjusted annually for inflation.The bill alsoauthorizes the President to take additional actions related to trade with China, requires merchandise imported from China to be appraised based on U.S. value, and establishes a trust fund to compensate U.S. producers for lost revenue resulting from retaliatory actions by China.

US HB2594

China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023

US SB5598

A bill to prohibit and require notifications with respect to certain investments by United States persons in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

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