Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7929
FLARE Act
Firefighter Support for Lithium-ion Battery Fires
The FLARE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill helps local fire departments deal with the unique dangers of lithium-ion battery fires. These batteries are common in electric vehicles and smartphones but can be very difficult to put out if they catch fire.
- The plan allows fire departments to use federal grant money to buy special tools and run training programs. These programs focus on stopping a process called thermal runaway, where a battery temperature rises quickly and causes a dangerous fire.
- It also requires the Department of Transportation to make new safety rules for how these batteries are shipped and moved. This part of the bill aims to prevent accidents and fires while batteries are being transported on roads or rails.
- By updating federal law to include these specific battery risks, the bill ensures that first responders have the right resources to protect themselves and their communities as battery use continues to grow.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FLARE Act
Bill NumberHR 7929
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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