H.R. 7980 · 118TH CONGRESSHouse · Mar 18, 2026
End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024
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The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7980, titled the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024. This legislation seeks to tighten eligibility requirements for federal electric vehicle tax credits by excluding vehicles that contain battery components or minerals sourced from certain foreign entities of concern, specifically targeting Chinese influence in the domestic supply chain. The vote followed a sharp partisan divide, passing 217 to 192. While Republicans voted unanimously in favor of the measure, only seven Democrats joined them, with the vast majority of the Democratic caucus voting against it. Critics of the bill expressed concerns that stricter requirements could slow the adoption of electric vehicles, while supporters argued it is necessary for national security and to protect American manufacturing from foreign competition. Following this successful House passage, the bill moves to the Senate for consideration. If it were to pass the Senate and be signed into law, it would significantly alter the criteria for consumer tax incentives established under previous climate and energy legislation.