HR 973
119th Congress
House
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Pedestrians and bicycling
Product safety and quality
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Introduced: February 4, 2025
Introduced by:
Torres, Ritchie
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Apr 28, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Apr 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 973.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640)
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | House · vote #103 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 365–42 | 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 final consumer product safety rule for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bikes and electric scooters.
Specifically, the rule must require manufacturers and distributors of such products to comply with the applicable safety standards jointly established by the American National Standards Institute, the Standards Council of Canada, and UL Solutions Inc.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate.
Committees of jurisdiction
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