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Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

USA119th CongressS-389| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act , directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish mandatory safety standards for lithium-ion batteries. Within 180 days of enactment, the CPSC must adopt specific UL standards—ANSI/CAN/UL 2271, 2849, and 2272—as final consumer product safety standards. These standards apply to batteries used in light electric vehicles, e-bikes, and personal e-mobility devices, with their application limited to consumer products as defined by existing law. The bill also establishes a mechanism for updating these standards, where revisions to the voluntary UL standards will automatically become consumer product safety standards unless the CPSC determines they do not enhance product safety. Furthermore, it requires the CPSC to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within five years, detailing fires, explosions, and other hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products. This report must include information on the source of incidents, product details, compliance with standards, and manufacturer information.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1008
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-973
Received in the Senate.
Jul 29, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.
Jul 29, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1008
    Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-973
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 29, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.


  • July 29, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-973: 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 CongressS-389| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
This legislation, known as the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act , directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish mandatory safety standards for lithium-ion batteries. Within 180 days of enactment, the CPSC must adopt specific UL standards—ANSI/CAN/UL 2271, 2849, and 2272—as final consumer product safety standards. These standards apply to batteries used in light electric vehicles, e-bikes, and personal e-mobility devices, with their application limited to consumer products as defined by existing law. The bill also establishes a mechanism for updating these standards, where revisions to the voluntary UL standards will automatically become consumer product safety standards unless the CPSC determines they do not enhance product safety. Furthermore, it requires the CPSC to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within five years, detailing fires, explosions, and other hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products. This report must include information on the source of incidents, product details, compliance with standards, and manufacturer information.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1008
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-973
Received in the Senate.
Jul 29, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.
Jul 29, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1008
    Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-973
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 29, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-50.


  • July 29, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-973: 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