Bill · H.R. 7473· House(119-HR-7473)
CMMSA 2.0
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Raul Ruiz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically aims to modify the advanced manufacturing credit regarding battery component production. The legislation increases the credit amount for electrode active materials from 10 percent to 25 percent. It also expands the definition of electrode active materials to include precursor materials and solid state electrolytes. Additionally, the bill designates certain silicon as an applicable critical material. Finally, it extends the phase-out period for various applicable critical minerals.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill significantly benefits manufacturers of battery components by increasing the production credit and extending its duration.
Is this likely to create jobs?+6
By expanding the definition of electrode active materials and extending the phase-out period, the bill incentivizes more domestic battery component manufacturing.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+6
The bill provides significant manufacturing incentives for battery components which are essential for renewable energy storage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased financial incentives for battery material production: By increasing the credit for electrode active materials from 10 percent to 25 percent, the bill provides a larger credit under Section 45X(b)(1)(J).
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Expanded definitions for manufacturing support: The bill updates the definition of electrode active materials to include precursor materials and solid state electrolytes under Section 45X(c)(5)(B)(i), which includes specific items like cobalt sulfate, lithium hydroxide, and silicon.
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New classification for materials: Silicon used as an electrode active material in battery anodes is now treated as an applicable critical material under Section 45X(c)(6).
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Longer timeframe for manufacturing credits: The bill extends the phase-out period for applicable critical minerals (other than metallurgical coal) from 2030 to 2041 under Section 45X(b)(3)(C)(i), providing a longer window for these credits.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions based on mineral sourcing: Under Section 45X(c)(5)(A), battery components will not qualify if they contain any applicable critical minerals extracted, processed, or recycled after December 31, 2026, by a prohibited foreign entity.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+6Improves Economic Growth+5Reduces Small Business Taxes+5Improves Small Business Support+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7Good For Union Workers+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado