Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

# Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (HR 973) - Summary **What the bill does:** This legislation directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create safety rules for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in popular consumer devices like electric bikes and electric scooters. The rules would require manufacturers and sellers of these products to meet safety standards developed by major standards organizations (ANSI, Standards Council of Canada, and UL Solutions). **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts manufacturers and distributors of micromobility devices, as well as consumers who use e-bikes and e-scooters.

With the growing popularity of these devices, safety standards could reduce risks of battery fires, explosions, or other hazards associated with defective batteries. **Current status:** The bill passed the House of Representatives and is now awaiting action in the Senate. The measure has bipartisan support for improving product safety, though it reflects ongoing efforts to regulate an emerging consumer technology sector where safety standards have been inconsistent across manufacturers.