Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7928
Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-03-12Topic: transportation · public safety · environmentSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to write new safety rules for shipping lithium-ion batteries. Within 2 years, batteries would have to be shipped at no more than 30 percent charge unless a federal hazardous materials official approves a higher charge, and the department would issue rules or guidance on handling damaged, defective, or recalled batteries. The bill creates a $10 million grant program for fire-testing facilities to study ways to stop battery fires (called thermal runaway), giving priority to methods without PFAS chemicals. It also creates a competitive grant program to help fire departments buy equipment for battery fires and cleanup.
Sponsors
- Dina Titus Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. | refer |
| 2026-03-12 | House | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-03-12 | House | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-03-12 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-03-12 | Introduced in House | introduce |