This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish new safety regulations for shipping lithium-ion batteries within one year of becoming law. The legislation requires the Secretary to work with the United Nations to develop improved impact tests that help batteries withstand accidents without catching fire or exploding, a condition known as thermal runaway. Additionally, the bill mandates that lithium batteries shipped in transport units generally cannot exceed 30 percent charge capacity, though higher charges may be permitted under special conditions approved by transportation regulators. The measure affects manufacturers, shippers, and logistics companies that transport lithium-ion batteries, which are used in electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. No specific funding amounts are mentioned in the bill.
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