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HOUSE 1797118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

Last Action
5/16/2024

Actions

  • 2024-05-16Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2024-05-15Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-05-15On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 34 (Roll no. 209). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3031)
  • 2024-05-15Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 34 (Roll no. 209). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3031)
  • 2024-05-15Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3256)
  • 2024-05-14At 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.
  • 2024-05-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1797.
  • 2024-05-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3031-3032)
  • 2024-05-14Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2024-04-05Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.
  • 2024-04-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-446.
  • 2024-04-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-446.
  • 2023-12-06Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
  • 2023-12-06Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-12-05Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-05-15 (53)

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles and scooters, to protect against the risk of fires. 

The safety standard must include requirements with respect to the equipment related to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, including battery chargers, charging cables, external terminals on battery packs, external terminals on micromobility devices, and free-standing stations used for recharging.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)
  • Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
  • Patrick Ryan (D-NY)
  • Jamaal Bowman (D-NY)
  • Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY)
  • Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
  • Daniel Goldman (D-NY)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
  • JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
  • Kevin Mullin (D-CA)
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)
  • Colin Allred (D-TX)
  • Grace Meng (D-NY)
  • EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
  • Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)
  • Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
  • André Carson (D-IN)
  • Troy Carter (D-LA)
  • Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

Subjects

  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Product safety and quality
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