Safe SPEEDS Act

House Bill

H.R. 7839

119th Congress

Safe SPEEDS Act

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Min

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create standardized safety labels and classification systems for electric bicycles and off-road electric devices like e-scooters. The goal is to help consumers easily understand the speed capabilities and intended use of these increasingly popular electric vehicles, making it easier to make safe purchasing decisions and comply with local regulations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Safe SPEEDS Act

This bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create standardized safety labels and classification systems for electric bicycles and off-road electric devices like e-scooters. The goal is to help consumers easily understand the speed capabi

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This bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create standardized safety labels and classification systems for electric bicycles and off-road electric devices like e-scooters. The goal is to help consumers easily understand the speed capabilities and intended use of these increasingly popular electric vehicles, making it easier to make safe purchasing decisions and comply with local regulations.

Bill Number: 7839
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Safe SPEEDS Act
Bill Number: 7839
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create standardized safety labels and classification systems for electric bicycles and off-road electric devices like e-scooters. The goal is to help consumers easily understand the speed capabilities and intended use of these increas

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create standardized safety labels and classification systems for electric bicycles and off-road electric devices like e-scooters. The goal is to help consumers easily understand the speed capabilities and intended use of these increasingly popular electric vehicles, making it easier to make safe purchasing decisions and comply with local regulations.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates uniform national standards for classifying and labeling electric bicycles and similar devices, reducing confusion across different states and municipalities
Helps consumers quickly identify key safety information like maximum speed, power output, and whether a device is designed for road or off-road use
Addresses the rapid growth in electric mobility devices, which have surged in popularity but currently lack consistent safety labeling nationwide
Could improve safety by ensuring riders and parents understand what they're buying and where these devices can legally be used

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect consumers shopping for e-bikes and electric scooters, manufacturers who would need to comply with new labeling standards, and retailers selling these products. Parents buying electric devices for children, commuters considering e-bikes, and local law enforcement trying to regulate where different classes of electric vehicles can operate would all benefit from clearer, standardized information. The standardization could also reduce liability issues and make it easier for cities to create appropriate infrastructure and regulations.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7839, 119th Congress (2026). "Safe SPEEDS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7839

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