HR. 6948In Committee
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.
Require new electric and hybrid vehicles to include technology for timely extinguishment of electric vehicle battery fires by amending federal motor vehicle law
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require new electric and hybrid vehicles to include technology for timely extinguishment of electric vehicle battery fires by amending federal motor vehicle law
Key points
- Amend vehicle safety law
- Require battery fire technology
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-01-06 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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