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H.R.7928

Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026

Introduced·3/12/26

Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026 aims to enhance safety in the transportation of lithium-ion cells and batteries.

The Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations ensuring the safe transport of lithium-ion cells and batteries. It requires these batteries to be transported at a state of charge not exceeding 30 percent of their rated capacity. The bill also establishes a grant program for fire departments to acquire equipment for suppressing thermal runaway incidents. Additionally, it directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to conduct a program for testing innovative thermal runaway suppression technologies.

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Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee
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History

Mar 13

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Mar 12

House

Introduced in House

Mar 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.