H.R.8706

Better Energy Storage and Safety Act

Introduced·5/7/26

Better Energy Storage and Safety Act amends the Energy Act of 2020 to enhance energy storage technology safety and performance.

The Better Energy Storage and Safety Act amends the Energy Act of 2020 to improve energy storage technology safety and performance. It modifies the Energy Storage System Research, Development, and Deployment Program to include utilizing data for system failure prediction and improving safety. The Act also expands the objectives of the electric vehicle battery second-Life project to include advanced safety testing and evaluation methodologies. It increases the number of energy storage demonstration projects, focusing on safety features and innovative chemistries.

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History

May 7

House

Introduced in House

May 7

House

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.