What does Preamble of FLARE Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations Regulations pertain to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries

What does SHORT TITLE. of FLARE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act.

What does INCREASING ACCESS TO THERMAL RUNAWAY SUPPRESSION TOOLS. of FLARE Act do?

This section amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. It redesignates paragraphs within subsection (a) of the Act. The Act defines 'lithium-ion cell or battery' as a rechargeable electrochemical cell or battery without metallic lithium. The Act defines 'thermal runaway' as an uncontrolled increase of cell temperature caused by exothermic reactions. It modifies clause (iv) and (v) of subsection (c)(3)(A) to include lithium-ion cells or batteries. The Act adds a provision to fund programs to suppress fires resulting from thermal runaway.

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FLARE Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Dina Titus (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

The Secretary of Transportation is directed to issue regulations regarding the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries.
The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 is amended to include lithium-ion cells or batteries in its provisions and to fund programs for suppressing fires resulting from thermal runaway.
The bill provides funding for programs to suppress fires caused by thermal runaway of lithium-ion cells or batteries.

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