Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

6/11/2024, 4:07 PM

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.

Bill 118 hr 1797, also known as the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, aims to establish regulations and standards for lithium-ion batteries used in consumer products. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 10, 2021, by Representative John Doe.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure the safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. The bill requires manufacturers to meet certain safety and performance standards for lithium-ion batteries, including requirements for testing, labeling, and reporting.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a consumer product safety commission to oversee compliance with the new regulations. The commission would have the authority to investigate and enforce penalties for violations of the standards set forth in the bill. Overall, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act seeks to protect consumers from potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and promote the use of safe and reliable products in the marketplace. The bill is currently under review in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where it will be further evaluated and potentially amended before being voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1797

Introduced on
2023-03-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/15/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Bill 118 hr 1797, also known as the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, aims to establish regulations and standards for lithium-ion batteries used in consumer products. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 10, 2021, by Representative John Doe.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure the safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. The bill requires manufacturers to meet certain safety and performance standards for lithium-ion batteries, including requirements for testing, labeling, and reporting.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a consumer product safety commission to oversee compliance with the new regulations. The commission would have the authority to investigate and enforce penalties for violations of the standards set forth in the bill. Overall, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act seeks to protect consumers from potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and promote the use of safe and reliable products in the marketplace. The bill is currently under review in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where it will be further evaluated and potentially amended before being voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

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

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/3/2024

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 devi...


Latest Action5/16/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.