Federal Rule on Electric Vehicles and Foreign Supply Chain Security
Official: HB8768 — CHARGE Act Cybersecurity and Hardware Assurance for Resilient Grid Electrification Act
Reading: The bill title references cybersecurity and grid electrification, but the description addresses only foreign entity restrictions on EV manufacturing and equipment, with no concrete climate, clean energy, or environmental protection mechanism articulated.
The bill was introduced in Congress in May 2026 and is under review by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
In clear language
This federal bill would add electric vehicles and related equipment made by foreign entities considered security risks to a list of non-complying vehicles that may face restrictions or requirements. The goal is to protect U.S. electric vehicle supply chains from foreign control. The bill was introduced in Congress in May 2026 and is under review by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Electric vehicle manufacturers and importers who source parts from foreign entities deemed security risks
- Consumers buying electric vehicles, potentially affecting vehicle availability and pricing
- U.S. automotive suppliers and battery manufacturers competing in the EV market
What can you do?
- Stay informed about which EV manufacturers are affected as the bill progresses through Congress
- Contact your House representative to share your position on EV supply chain security versus consumer costs
Timeline
- 2026-05-12: Bill introduced in House
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