Search Results: keywords:"ansi/can/ul standards"

  • H. R. 973 — To establish consumer standards for lithium-ion batteries.
    Status:Reported in House
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    H.R. 973 aims to introduce safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in consumer products like e-bikes and personal mobility devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is tasked with enforcing existing ANSI/CAN/UL standards as final safety regulations within...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 973 is a plan to make sure that the batteries used in things like electric bikes are safe. It wants the people in charge to follow and update the rules to stop accidents like fires and explosions, and tell the government about any problems over the next five years.

  • H. R. 10259 — To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard for certain gates, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,343

    H. R. 10259, titled the "Alex Gate Safety Act of 2024," instructs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a safety standard for certain gates. The bill requires the Commission to ensure gates meet specific safety requirements, like compliance with ASTM and...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 10259, called the "Alex Gate Safety Act of 2024," is a rule that makes sure certain safety rules are set for gates to keep people safe. It also plans to teach people about gate safety two years after the rule is made.