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Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

6/11/2024, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1797

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 1797

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1797

Bill HR 1797 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 16, 2024. Bill HR 1797 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2023.  Bill HR 1797's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1797

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
44
Democrat Cosponsors
34
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1797

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1797

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
To 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.
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

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