HR-973 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-04-29IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2025-04-28FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-04-28VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2025-04-28FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668: 4)House floor actions
2025-04-28FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2025-04-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 973.House floor actions
2025-04-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640: 1)House floor actions
2025-04-28FloorMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2025-04-24CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.House floor actions
2025-04-24CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-77.House floor actions
2025-04-08CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2025-04-08CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-02-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2025-02-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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