VoterlyH.R. 1797: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In committee
What this bill does
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries ActThis bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles and scooters, to protect against the risk of fires. The safety standard must include requirements with respect to the equipment related to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, including battery chargers, charging cables, external terminals on battery packs, external terminals on micromobility devices, and free-standing stations used for recharging.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-03-24
- Policy area Commerce
- Cosponsors 22
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] introduced H.R. 1797. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1797 do?
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries ActThis bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles and scooters, to protect a…
Who sponsored H.R. 1797?
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1797?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1797 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.