Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8307

Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

Electric Vehicle Fire Safety: New Response Guidelines

Part of: Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for review. It is considered active, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time.

Part of: story →Companion bill: Sens. Sheehy and Wyden Push for National Safety Standards to Tackle Electric Vehicle Fires →

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This bill has support from both parties and addresses a real safety concern for first responders. However, many bills like this struggle to get a final vote unless they are added to a larger transportation package.

Key Points

This bill creates a new group of experts to study the unique dangers of electric vehicle fires. The group will include firefighters, police, tow truck drivers, and car manufacturers who will work together to create better safety rules for roadside emergencies.
The group will look at how electric vehicle fires happen on public roads, at charging stations, and in parking lots. They will track details like weather conditions and how long it takes to put out the fires to help emergency workers prepare for future calls.
Emergency responders will get updated guidance on the best ways to handle battery fires. Because electric vehicle batteries can burn hotter and longer than gas engines, these new standards aim to keep first responders and the public safer during accidents.
A national database will be used to track every electric vehicle fire incident across the country. This will help the government and car companies understand which safety methods work best and where improvements are needed.

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Milestones

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Apr 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Apr 15, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

Bill NumberHR 8307

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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