H.R. 973 · 119th Congress · Commerce
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 4, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 House roll 102 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassSetting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act | D 202–0 · R 163–42 |
Passed 365–42 |
Latest action
Apr 29, 2025 · Received in the Senate.