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Hace 1 día · Today, the United States House of Representatives passed Congressman Ritchie Torres’s legislation, H.R. 1797, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act by a 378-34 vote. Introduced in March 2023, the bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a final consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micro mobility ...
Hace 12 horas · Rep. Ritchie Torres’ bill gives the Consumer Product Safety Commission a year to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries; FDNY officials had been pushing for lawmakers to pass the bill; In 2023 alone, there were 268 fires caused by the batteries, resulting in the deaths of 18 people and injuries to another 150
Hace 11 horas · The bill was pushed by Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres in order to protect residents from devastating fires caused by the batteries. Samantha Chaney May 16, 2024, 10:16 AM
Hace 1 día · Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act on the House floor Tuesday. Lithium-ion battery legislation introduced in Congress.
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Hace 36 minutos · NEW YORK (PIX11) – The House has passed legislation to create consumer safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The bill, introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), will now ...
Hace 11 horas · Staff Report. On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation mandating federal safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and scooters to prevent fires. The bill, sponsored by Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres, passed with bipartisan support, 378 to 34, and now heads to the Senate.
Hace 3 días · Democrats face rupture over vote to force Israel arms shipments. Rep. Ritchie Torres. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images. Democratic divisions are already emerging on a GOP bill to force the Biden administration to release its hold on weapons shipments to Israel. Why it matters: The White House came out forcefully against ...
