House bill · H.R. 6948 (119th Congress)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of…
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: George Latimer (U.S. Representative, NY-16, Democratic)
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To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
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Summary
Would require the Secretary of Transportation, within two years, to issue a motor vehicle safety standard addressing fire, explosion, reignition, stranded energy, thermal runaway, and fire reaching the passenger compartment in new electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
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- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
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Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Jan 6, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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