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.