FLARE Act

H.R. 7929, the FLARE Act, would direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations governing the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells and batteries. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and has not yet been voted on by the full House. If enacted, this legislation would establish federal safety standards for the shipment of lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. The regulations would aim to reduce risks associated with transporting these batteries, which can pose fire and safety hazards if not properly handled during transit.