HR 1797
118th Congress
House
Commerce
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Product safety and quality
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
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19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2024
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)
May 15, 2024
Passed/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)
May 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3256)
May 14, 2024
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.
May 14, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1797.
May 14, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3031-3032)
May 14, 2024
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.
Apr 5, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-446.
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 2, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0.
Nov 2, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | House · vote #209 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 378–34 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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