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FLARE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7929| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to enhance fire safety related to lithium-ion batteries. It introduces formal definitions for "lithium-ion cell or battery" and "thermal runaway," which refers to an uncontrolled increase in cell temperature caused by exothermic reactions. The legislation expands the scope of fire prevention and control activities to explicitly include the suppression of fires resulting from thermal runaway , particularly those involving lithium-ion cells or batteries. Additionally, it authorizes funding for programs specifically designed to suppress these types of fires, thereby improving firefighter readiness and capabilities in addressing such incidents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4205
FLARE Act
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1188
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4205
    FLARE Act


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1188
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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FLARE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7929| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
This bill amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to enhance fire safety related to lithium-ion batteries. It introduces formal definitions for "lithium-ion cell or battery" and "thermal runaway," which refers to an uncontrolled increase in cell temperature caused by exothermic reactions. The legislation expands the scope of fire prevention and control activities to explicitly include the suppression of fires resulting from thermal runaway , particularly those involving lithium-ion cells or batteries. Additionally, it authorizes funding for programs specifically designed to suppress these types of fires, thereby improving firefighter readiness and capabilities in addressing such incidents.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4205
FLARE Act
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1188
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4205
    FLARE Act


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1188
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted