Reps. Min, Lawler, Huffman and Fitzpatrick Call for Stronger Federal E-Bike and E-Moto Safety Standards

Washington, D.C.  — Congressman Dave Min (CA-47), joined by Representatives Michael Lawler (NY-17), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), sent a letter urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop comprehensive federal safety standards for electric bicycles and higher-speed “e-motos”.

The bipartisan letter comes in response to the CPSC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used for e-bikes and other forms of micromobility transit. While the lawmakers acknowledged the importance of addressing the serious fire risks posed by low-quality batteries, they keyed in on the CPSC’s failure to address the broader risks posed by unregulated e-bikes and e-motos.

“While we strongly support the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission taking action to address fire hazards posed by counterfeit and low-quality lithium-ion batteries associated with these products, battery integrity is only one component of a broader set of challenges facing consumers and communities,” said the Members. “We urge the Commission to build on this effort by developing separate, comprehensive safety standards for e-bikes and electric motorcycles.” 

“Fire-safe batteries matter, but they will not stop companies from marketing devices capable of motorcycle-level speeds to children as ordinary e-bikes,” said Rep. Min. “Parents should not have to become product safety experts just to know what they are buying for their kids. The CPSC must close these loopholes, require clear product labeling, and establish modern standards that distinguish e-bikes from high-powered e-motos.”

The reforms outlined in the letter reflect key provisions of Congressman Min’s Safe Standards for Personal E-Bike and E-Moto Device Specifications Act, Safe SPEEDS Act, which would establish a comprehensive federal safety framework for electric micromobility products.

Between 2019 and 2022, as e-bike sales in the United States nearly quadrupled, injuries involving e-bikes and e-motos increased by nearly tenfold, according to estimates from the CPSC’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Children and teenagers face particularly serious risks. Health care providers at Rady Children’s Health treated one pediatric e-bike crash patient in 2021 and more than 220 in 2025.

The letter also highlights fatal crashes involving young riders and community members, including the death of 20-year-old Huntington Beach resident Kolby Aipa after an e-bike collision.

The lawmakers urged the CPSC to:

• Establish minimum labeling requirements clearly disclosing each device’s maximum speed, motor power, recommended minimum age and intended on-road or off-road use.
• Modernize the federal definition of an e-bike and create consistent classifications that clearly distinguish conventional e-bikes from higher-powered e-motos.
• Support local crash-data collection and public education by helping law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and local governments accurately identify devices and document injuries and fatalities.

The full letter is available here.

The letter is the latest step in Rep. Min’s continued efforts to improve e-bike safety and close gaps in federal oversight. Earlier this week, Rep. Min joined Irvine Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco’s office for an I-Ride Safe Academy panel focused on helping young riders and their families better understand e-bike risks and practice safe, responsible riding. 

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