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Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

USA119th CongressHR-973| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (23)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish consumer product safety standards for lithium-ion batteries. Within 180 days of enactment, the CPSC must promulgate specific voluntary standards, including ANSI/CAN/UL 2271 for batteries in light electric vehicles, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 for eBike electrical systems, and ANSI/CAN/UL 2272 for personal e-mobility device electrical systems. These standards will apply specifically to consumer products as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Act. The bill also establishes a mechanism for updating these standards; if the voluntary standards are revised, the revising organization must notify the CPSC. The revised standard will then become effective as a consumer product safety standard unless the CPSC determines it does not improve safety. Furthermore, the CPSC is mandated to submit a report to Congress within five years, detailing fires, explosions, and other hazards related to lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products, including information on compliance and product specifics.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1797
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-77.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 973.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668: 4)
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)
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Apr 28, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-389
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1797
    Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.


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


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


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640: 1)


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


  • April 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.


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


  • April 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)
    View Vote


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


  • April 29, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-389
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-389: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
Consumer affairsEnergy storage, supplies, demandPedestrians and bicyclingProduct safety and quality

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

USA119th CongressHR-973| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This legislation requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish consumer product safety standards for lithium-ion batteries. Within 180 days of enactment, the CPSC must promulgate specific voluntary standards, including ANSI/CAN/UL 2271 for batteries in light electric vehicles, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 for eBike electrical systems, and ANSI/CAN/UL 2272 for personal e-mobility device electrical systems. These standards will apply specifically to consumer products as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Act. The bill also establishes a mechanism for updating these standards; if the voluntary standards are revised, the revising organization must notify the CPSC. The revised standard will then become effective as a consumer product safety standard unless the CPSC determines it does not improve safety. Furthermore, the CPSC is mandated to submit a report to Congress within five years, detailing fires, explosions, and other hazards related to lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products, including information on compliance and product specifics.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1797
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-77.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 973.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668: 4)
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)
View Vote
Apr 28, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-389
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1797
    Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.


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


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


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640: 1)


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


  • April 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.


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


  • April 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)
    View Vote


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


  • April 29, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-389
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (23)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-389: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Consumer affairsEnergy storage, supplies, demandPedestrians and bicyclingProduct safety and quality