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H.R. 6948 · Where this bill is now

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Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Jan 6, 2026

119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 6948

A BILL

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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Sponsor: Rep. George Latimer (D-NY-16) · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · Energy · 1 version of the text

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Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 6, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”

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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. — Bill Status, Votes and Text · Public Law Tracker