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
Expand domestic battery manufacturing and strengthen U.S. clean energy and advanced manufacturing supply chains, including critical mineral supply chains.
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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
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (Introduced 02/10/2026).
introduced H.R. 7473, the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the advanced manufacturing credit with respect to the production of battery components.
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. and Congressman Gabe Evans Introduce Legislation to Expand 45X Credit and Bolster Domestic Clean Energy Manufacturing
Evidence
Action: Mr. Ruiz (for himself and Mr. Evans of Colorado) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Sponsor: Raul Ruiz (CA). Short Title: Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0. Full Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the advanced manufacturing credit with respect to the production of battery components.
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (Introduced 02/10/2026). Committees: House - Ways and Means. Latest Action: House - 02/10/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Status: Introduced.
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.
This bill will drive investments into domestic production, strengthen our energy independence, and create thousands of jobs—particularly in regions like Lithium Valley in California, where we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead in the global lithium supply chain. As a strong supporter of American-made products representing these manufacturers, I am proud to help introduce this legislation to expand the 45X tax credit and improve incentives for battery manufacturing domestic supply chains.
Vote Question: On Passage. Bill Title & Description: Critical Mineral Dominance Act. Status: Passed. yea: 224 nay: 195 not voting: 13.
2/11/2026 | 64 | Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act | Yea | Passed. 2/11/2026 | 62 | Providing for consideration of the bills ... and the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes | Aye | Passed.
GovInfo shows H.R. 7473 was introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means; the page lists the last action date as February 10, 2026 and does not show enactment or further advancement.
Ruiz announced the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0 as bipartisan legislation to expand domestic battery manufacturing and strengthen America’s clean energy and advanced manufacturing supply chains, but the release reports only introduction of the bill.
Assessments
Ruiz made a serious, on-topic legislative effort by introducing H.R. 7473, the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0, to expand domestic battery manufacturing and strengthen clean-energy and critical-mineral supply chains. But the official record in the provided evidence shows the bill was only introduced and referred to committee, with no evidence that it advanced, passed, or was enacted. Separate House passage of other critical-minerals bills shows broader movement in the policy area, but those were not Ruiz's measure and do not establish delivery of this specific promise. Under the stated rules, a serious attempt without successful delivery is scored as never, with effort credit.
The evidence shows Ruiz made a clear, serious legislative effort to advance this promise by introducing H.R. 7473, the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act 2.0, in February 2026, after earlier pushing a similar 45X-credit expansion in 2025. Those bills directly targeted domestic battery manufacturing and related clean-energy and critical-mineral supply chains. But the record provided shows only introduction and committee referral, with no passage, enactment, or incorporation into a broader enacted package attributable to Ruiz. Separate House passage of other critical-minerals bills demonstrates activity in the policy area, not delivery of Ruiz's specific commitment. Under the rubric, a serious attempt without achieving the promised outcome is scored as never, with effort badge true.