AI Summary

The "Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act" is a federal bill aimed at establishing regulations and standards for lithium-ion batteries used in consumer products. The main provisions of the bill include setting safety standards, labeling requirements, and guidelines for proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries to ensure consumer safety and environmental protection. This legislation seeks to address concerns related to the safety, performance, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly found in electronic devices. If enacted, this bill would have a significant impact on manufacturers, retailers, and consumers by promoting safer use and handling of lithium-ion batteries in various products.

Bill Activity

2023-03-24: Introduced in House
2023-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2023-03-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
2023-11-02: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-11-02: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0.
2023-12-05: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-12-06: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
2024-04-05: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-446.
2024-04-05: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.
2024-05-14: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2024-05-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3031-3032)
2024-05-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1797.
2024-05-14: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2024-05-15: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3256)
2024-05-15: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 34 (Roll no. 209). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3031)
2024-05-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2024-05-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.