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4/1/2026, 7:10 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7929

The bill titled "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7929 on March 12, 2026. The bill aims to address safety concerns related to the transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries by directing the Secretary of Transportation to establish specific regulations for their safe transport.

Current Status of Bill HR 7929

Bill HR 7929 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2026. Bill HR 7929 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2026.  Bill HR 7929's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of March 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7929

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7929

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7929

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Mariah Watts

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2 months ago

I can't believe this bill passed! It's going to make such a positive impact on our environment and economy. I'm so glad to see our government taking steps towards a more sustainable future. But I wonder, what will the long term effects of this bill be?