Bill119th Congress
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.
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Energy
Latest Action
Jan 6, 2026
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]
Democrat·NY-16
Bioguide ID: L000606
First Name: George
Last Name: Latimer
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Cosponsors
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Committees
3
Actions
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Amendments
0
Related Bills
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Subjects
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Summaries
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Titles
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Text Versions
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 6,948
- Congress
- 119
- Introduced Date
- Jan 6, 2026
- Policy Area
- Energy
- Is Law
- No
Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: House floor actions
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Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Energy and Commerce Committee
House· Standing
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026