H.R. 973: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-04 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-29 — Received in the Senate. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-04):
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.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Andrew R. Garbarino | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Yvette D. Clarke | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Jerrold Nadler | D NY 2025-02-07 |
| George Latimer | D NY 2025-02-07 |
| Adriano Espaillat | D NY 2025-02-07 |
| Daniel S. Goldman | D NY 2025-02-11 |
| Kevin Mullin | D CA 2025-02-11 |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | D DC 2025-02-11 |
| LaMonica McIver | D NJ 2025-02-12 |
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | D NY 2025-02-12 |
| Grace Meng | D NY 2025-02-12 |
| Don Bacon | R NE 2025-02-13 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-02-21 |
| Patrick Ryan | D NY 2025-02-21 |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | D GA 2025-02-21 |
| Adam Smith | D WA 2025-02-21 |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | D IL 2025-02-27 |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | D NJ 2025-03-03 |
| Laura Friedman | D CA 2025-03-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 973 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 973?
H.R. 973 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 973 are available on congress.gov.
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