Congress 119 - HR 973 - Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

Sponsor

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY)

Cosponsors

Topics

Commerce Consumer affairs Energy storage, supplies, demand Pedestrians and bicycling Product safety and quality

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Summary

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a final consumer product safety rule for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bikes and electric scooters.

Specifically, the rule must require manufacturers and distributors of such products to comply with the applicable safety standards jointly established by the American National Standards Institute, the Standards Council of Canada, and UL Solutions Inc.

Actions

Apr 29, 2025

Received in the Senate.
Apr 28, 2025

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 28, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 973.
Apr 28, 2025

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640)
Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2025

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 42 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H1637)
Apr 28, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 42 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H1637: 1)
Apr 28, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668)
Apr 28, 2025

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 42 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H1637: 1)
Apr 28, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668: 4)
Apr 28, 2025

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640: 1)
Apr 24, 2025

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-77.
Apr 24, 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
Apr 8, 2025

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 2025

Introduced in House

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