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The House passed the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act in a 365-42 vote. This bill requires the federal government to establish mandatory safety standards for batteries used in electric bikes and scooters to prevent fires.
This bill, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create mandatory safety rules for lithium-ion batteries used in 'micromobility' devices like e-bikes and electric scooters. Currently, these products often follow voluntary industry guidelines; this law would make specific safety standards legally binding for all manufacturers to help prevent battery-related fires and explosions. This vote was held under a procedure called 'suspension of the rules.' This is a fast-track method the House uses for bills that are expected to have broad support. Because this procedure skips several standard legislative steps and limits debate, it requires a higher bar for passage: two-thirds of the members voting must approve it, rather than a simple majority. The bill passed with a significant bipartisan majority and now moves to the Senate for consideration. While the Democratic caucus was nearly unanimous in its support, the Republican caucus was split, with a majority of Republicans voting against the measure. However, because more than 80 Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in voting 'yes,' the bill easily cleared the high two-thirds threshold required for passage.
The bill has been sent to the Senate for further consideration and a potential vote.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. Fires and explosions from non-compliant lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products have caused injuries and deaths; this bill aims to make these products safer by requiring manufacturers to meet legal safety benchmarks.
Who’s affected. Consumers: Users of e-bikes and scooters will have greater assurance that the products they buy meet federal safety standards. · Manufacturers: Companies must ensure their battery products comply with specific federal rules or face penalties.
Democrats. Democrats voted almost entirely in favor of the safety standards, with 207 members supporting the bill.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was split; 80 members voted in favor, while 128 members voted against the measure.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Apr 28, 2025
The House passed the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act in a 365-42 vote.
This bill requires the federal government to establish mandatory safety standards for batteries used in electric bikes and scooters to prevent fires.
The House used 'suspension of the rules,' a fast-track process meant for bills with broad support. This procedure requires a two-thirds supermajority to pass, rather than the usual simple majority.
The bill has been sent to the Senate for further consideration and a potential vote.
Fires and explosions from non-compliant lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products have caused injuries and deaths; this bill aims to make these products safer by requiring manufacturers to meet legal safety benchmarks.
The bill passed with a bipartisan majority, though Republicans were internally divided while Democrats were united in support.
Democrats voted almost entirely in favor of the safety standards, with 207 members supporting the bill.
The Republican caucus was split; 80 members voted in favor, while 128 members voted against the measure.
The lone independent member voted in favor of the bill.