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Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

4/24/2026, 6:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8307

The bill "To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires, and for other purposes" (H.R. 8307) was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 15, 2026. The bill aims to mandate the Secretary of Transportation to form a working group that will examine and set forth recommendations and best practices for addressing incidents of electric vehicle fires. Additional details on specific directives or proposed actions from the bill are not provided in the context.

Current Status of Bill HR 8307

Bill HR 8307 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8307 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2026.  Bill HR 8307's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of April 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8307

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8307

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8307

To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires, and for other purposes.

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