Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO) introduced the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0, bipartisan legislation to expand domestic battery manufacturing, reduce reliance on foreign adversaries, and strengthen America’s clean energy and advanced manufacturing supply chains.
The bill updates and strengthens the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit to better support U.S.-based production across the full battery manufacturing supply chain—particularly electrode active materials critical to electric vehicles, grid storage, and national security technologies.
The legislation directly supports regions like California’s Lithium Valley, where domestic lithium extraction, processing, and battery-material manufacturing are advancing. By recognizing and incentivizing every step of the battery manufacturing supply chain—from critical mineral production to advanced materials manufacturing—the bill will position Lithium Valley as a fully integrated, end-to-end battery hub, driving job creation, lowering manufacturing costs, and strengthening domestic supply chains.
“America cannot lead the clean energy economy if we continue to outsource the materials that power it,” said Rep. Ruiz. “This bipartisan legislation makes a strategic investment in American manufacturing and American workers, especially in regions like Lithium Valley, where we have the opportunity to build a fully integrated regional battery supply chain. By strengthening domestic production, we can lower costs, create good-paying jobs, and ensure we are not dependent on prohibited foreign entities for the critical minerals that power our future.”
“America should never be dependent on foreign adversaries for the materials that power our vehicles, our grid, or our national security. I’m proud to co-lead the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0, bipartisan legislation that expands domestic battery manufacturing, strengthens supply chains, and ensures federal incentives support U.S.-made components. This bill creates certainty for manufacturers, supports American workers, and puts our nation’s economic and energy security first.”
— Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08)
Key Provisions of the Enhanced Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act Include:
- Boosts tax credits for U.S. battery makers by increasing support from 10% to 25%, making domestic production more affordable and competitive across the battery supply chain.
- Protects U.S. national security by ensuring batteries cannot receive federal support if they rely on critical minerals sourced from prohibited foreign countries after 2026.
- Updates outdated rules so federal incentives apply to modern and next-generation battery materials used in today’s electric vehicles and energy storage.
- Includes silicon as a supported battery material, helping American manufacturers develop more advanced and longer-lasting batteries.
- Gives manufacturers long-term certainty by extending tax credits through 2041, encouraging companies to invest, expand, and create good-paying jobs in the United States.
The legislation applies to battery components produced and sold after December 31, 2025.
This legislation is supported by EnergySource Minerals, the Battery Advocacy for Technology Transformation (BATT) Coalition, and Forge Nano, reflecting broad industry backing for domestic battery manufacturing and workforce development.
“CMMSA 2.0 strengthens U.S. energy security by supporting domestic production of critical battery materials essential to American manufacturing and infrastructure. By reinforcing incentives for U.S.-based supply chains and trusted sourcing, the bill helps reduce reliance on foreign producers. EnergySource Minerals supports this legislation because long-term energy leadership depends on producing essential materials responsibly here at home.”
— Carmen Rene, Chief Financial Officer, EnergySource Minerals
“It is essential to our national security to enable a domestic supply chain for battery materials, something Forge Nano has made a priority for many years. Forge Nano is excited to work with Rep. Evans on helping incentivize this critical industry and protect it from adversarial nations.”
— James Trevey, Chief Technology Officer, Forge Nano