VoterlyH.R. 973: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
119th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In progress
What this bill does
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries ActThis 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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2025-02-04
- Policy area Commerce
- Cosponsors 23
- Latest action Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] introduced H.R. 973. 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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Agree or disagree with H.R. 973? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 973 do?
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries ActThis 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.…
Who sponsored H.R. 973?
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. 973?
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. 973 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.