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The Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it moves through these initial committee assignments.
Most bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote. While it addresses a real safety issue, it currently lacks the broad support needed to move quickly through Congress.
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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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026
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