Ritchie Torres (D-NY)
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
A Democratic bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 365–42
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act aims to establish safety standards for certain lithium-ion batteries. It requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt specific industry standards for light electric vehicle applications, eBike electrical systems, and personal e-mobility devices. The Commission must also adopt any future revisions to these standards that improve consumer product safety. Additionally, the Act mandates a report to Congress regarding battery-related fires, explosions, and other hazards. This report must include details such as the battery make, model, and manufacturer when known.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill mandates safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in eBikes and other personal mobility devices to protect consumers.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Commission to submit a detailed report to Congress regarding battery-related hazards and manufacturer information.
- Scored +4
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The safety standards specifically target micromobility products like eBikes which are heavily utilized in urban environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to pass The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not. Passed 365 yes · 42 no
04/28/2025 · Roll call 103 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of Safety Standards: The Commission will turn specific industry standards into final consumer product safety standards, which covers light electric vehicle applications, eBikes, and personal e-mobility devices (Section 2(a)).
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Automatic Updates for Safety: If the industry standards are revised, the new versions can become effective as consumer product safety standards, ensuring the rules keep up with safety improvements (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Increased Oversight through Reporting: The Commission must submit a report to Congress detailing fires, explosions, and other hazards related to lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products, which includes information on the make, model, and manufacturer if known (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation of Scope: The Commission is required to limit the application of these standards only to consumer products as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Act (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The safety standards specifically target micromobility products like eBikes which are heavily utilized in urban environments. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Enhanced safety standards for consumer electronics can reduce the risk of injury-related costs for all households.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill mandates safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in eBikes and other personal mobility devices to protect consumers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Commission to submit a detailed report to Congress regarding battery-related hazards and manufacturer information.
- 4/29/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 4/28/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)
- On 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668)
- At 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 973.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 4/24/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-77.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
- 4/8/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/11/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/7/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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