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H.R. 973 · 119th Congress

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

Passed HouseCommerce
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Passed HouseApr 28, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Apr 29, 2025: Received in the Senate. The House passed it 365–42. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 973 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as passed by the House (Apr 28, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Consumer product safety standard for certain batteries
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 4, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Apr 29, 2025Received in the Senate.Senate
    2. Apr 28, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Apr 28, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Apr 28, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Apr 28, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1668)House floor actions
    6. Apr 28, 2025At 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
    7. Apr 28, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 973.House floor actions
    8. Apr 28, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1637-1640)House floor actions
    9. Apr 28, 2025Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    10. Apr 24, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.House floor actions
    11. Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-77.House floor actions
    12. Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-77.Library of Congress
    13. Apr 8, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
    14. Apr 8, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Feb 4, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
    16. Feb 4, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    17. Feb 4, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Apr 28, 2025 · HousePassed 365–42
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 163 yes, 42 noD 202 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Don Bacon R-NE-2
    • Yvette D. Clarke D-NY-9
    • Adriano Espaillat D-NY-13
    • Laura Friedman D-CA-30
    • Andrew R. Garbarino R-NY-2
    • Daniel S. Goldman D-NY-10
    • Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
    • Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. D-GA-4
    • Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL-8
    • Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
    • George Latimer D-NY-16
    • Michael Lawler R-NY-17
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    • Nicole Malliotakis R-NY-11
    • LaMonica McIver D-NJ-10
    • Grace Meng D-NY-6
    • Kevin Mullin D-CA-15
    • Jerrold Nadler D-NY-12
    • Eleanor Holmes Norton D-DC-At Large
    • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez D-NY-14
    • Patrick Ryan D-NY-18
    • Adam Smith D-WA-9
    • Rep. Eric Swalwell D-CA-14
    • Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ-12