HR 7929
FLARE Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:55 AM
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Bill overview
The FLARE Act aims to improve the safety of transporting lithium-ion batteries by updating regulations overseen by the Department of Transportation. Specifically, it clarifies the definition of ‘lithium-ion cell or battery’ and mandates that the Secretary of Transportation address fire suppression related to thermal runaway events in these batteries. The bill also directs funding for programs focused on mitigating fires caused by thermal runaway.
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