Bill · H.R. 7635· House(119-HR-7635)
CHARGE Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2026
- Last activity
- 2/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CHARGE Act," aims to prohibit the importation of certain energy storage systems into the United States. It specifically targets systems that contain remote monitoring capabilities and are manufactured with technology owned or licensed by entities in the People's Republic of China or under the control of the Chinese Communist Party. The legislation seeks to protect the U.S. electric grid from potential interference and unauthorized access. It mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection implement regulations and conduct periodic reviews of these restrictions. Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce must submit annual reports regarding these systems to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill protects the U.S. electric grid from remote monitoring and potential cyber interference by entities controlled by the CCP.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
The bill limits the ability of foreign entities to collect and analyze data from critical infrastructure systems via remote monitoring.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands federal oversight through expanded customs regulations and mandatory reporting by the Secretary of Commerce.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Importers of energy storage systems may face increased regulatory burdens and restrictions on their supply chains.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Critical Infrastructure: By restricting energy storage systems that have remote monitoring capabilities, the bill seeks to prevent the People's Republic of China from having unfiltered access to the U.S. electric grid (Section 2).
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Safeguarding the Energy Grid: The prohibition of certain imported technologies is intended to protect the reliability of critical infrastructure systems and safeguard the American people (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Criminal Penalties for Violations: Individuals who knowingly violate the import prohibition face significant penalties, including up to 5 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 for each shipment (Section 3(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8Improves International Alliances+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Business Owners-2
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House