Search Results: keywords:"lithium-ion batteries"

  • H. R. 1797 — To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:760

    H. R. 1797 aims to establish a safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles and scooters, to prevent fire risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is tasked with creating this standard within a year,...

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    Imagine there are special rules to make sure the batteries in electric bikes and scooters don't catch fire. H.R. 1797 is a plan to create these rules so that everyone can use these gadgets safely without worrying about fires.

  • H. R. 1797 — An Act To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:468

    H. R. 1797, known as the “Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act,” requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices like electric bikes and scooters. The standards...

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    H. R. 1797 is a new rule that wants to make sure the batteries used in things like electric bikes and scooters are safe and don't catch on fire. The people in charge will also make sure the chargers and cables used with these batteries are safe too.

  • H. R. 973 — To establish consumer standards for lithium-ion batteries.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:840

    H.R. 973 aims to establish consumer safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, particularly for those used in light electric vehicles, eBikes, and personal e-mobility devices. The bill mandates that the Consumer Product Safety Commission adopt existing standards as final...

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    H.R. 973 is a plan to make sure batteries in things like electric bikes are safe, by following special rules and checking often to prevent fires or explosions. It also wants reports on any problems every few years to keep everyone safe.

  • H. R. 9588 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion batteries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:389

    H.R. 9588, known as the “Thermal Runaway Reduction Act,” directs the Secretary of Transportation to create new rules for transporting lithium-ion batteries safely. The bill mandates that, within a year, the Secretary collaborates with international experts to develop a test...

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    H.R. 9588 is a plan to make sure moving big batteries, like the ones in phones and cars, is safe. It says that the people in charge have to work with experts to make rules that help these batteries be safe in accidents, and most of these batteries shouldn't be too full of energy unless they have special permission.

  • H. R. 973 — To establish consumer standards for lithium-ion batteries.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,039

    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. 1797 — An Act To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:451

    H. R. 1797, titled the "Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act," is a bill that requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices like electric bikes and scooters....

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1797 is a new rule that wants to make sure the batteries inside electric bikes and scooters are safe and won't catch on fire, by asking a special group to set up safety guidelines for them. These rules would also cover chargers and cables that are used with the batteries.

  • S. 389 — To establish consumer standards for lithium-ion batteries.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:841

    S. 389 aims to establish consumer safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in various electric vehicles and personal mobility devices. The bill mandates that the Consumer Product Safety Commission set final consumer product safety standards based on existing vehicle...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 389 is a bill that wants to make sure the batteries used in electric vehicles and gadgets are safe. It asks a special group to check and set rules to make sure these batteries don't cause fires or accidents.