Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 6, 2026Energy
H.R. 6948
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.
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What it does
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What just happenedJan 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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