Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California
March 13, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Dave Min (CA-47), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced the Safe Standards for Personal E-Bike and E-Moto Device Specifications Act (Safe SPEEDS Act) to establish a comprehensive federal regulatory standard for e-bikes and other electric micromobility products. This bill will strengthen consumer protections, improve accountability in the e-micromobility market, and support local efforts to reduce crashes and injuries.
“Without clear federal standards, the rapid growth of unregulated e-bikes is creating real safety risks for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, and especially children,” said Representative Huffman. “The Safe SPEEDS Act closes a decades-long gap in consumer protection by giving the CPSC the tools to set real safety standards, improve data collection, and help local communities respond to this growing challenge. Everyone who shares our roads, sidewalks, and trails across the North Coast deserves to feel safe.”
“E-bikes are an affordable, convenient, and popular mode of transportation in my district and across the nation,” said Representative Min. “However, the lack of oversight regarding e-bikes pose serious safety risks to our children and our communities. This bill will ensure federal e-bike standards are clearly defined while also empowering local governments to enhance their safety programs, keeping our communities safe while in transit.”
“Electric bikes are becoming a popular and convenient way for people to get around, but safety standards and consumer information have not kept up with their rapid growth. The Safe SPEEDS Act will create clear national classifications and labeling requirements so riders and families know exactly what they’re buying and how they should be used,” said Representative Lawler.
“E-bikes are quickly becoming a more common sight in communities across the country, offering convenience and new opportunities for riders of all ages. As this technology continues to evolve, our safety standards must evolve with it. The Safe SPEEDS Act establishes clear federal classifications, strengthens transparency for consumers and families, and improves the data communities rely on to better understand crash trends and prevent injuries. This is a smart, common-sense framework that ensures innovation continues responsibly while helping keep riders and communities safe,” said Representative Fitzpatrick.
E-bikes experienced explosive growth accompanied by doubling injury rates every year from 2017 to 2022, with children and young teens experiencing the highest rates of serious crashes and hospitalizations. Despite this data, federal consumer standards for e-bikes have remained largely unchanged since 2002, lacking clear e-bike class distinctions and disclosures on product information and crash data. Together, this results in a flooded market with minimal oversight, creating enormous public safety risks.
The Safe SPEEDS Act Would:
- Direct the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop a final consumer product safety standard defining clear and consistent classifications, labeling requirements, and minimum age recommendations for e-bikes, e-motos, and other off-road electric products.
- Require the CPSC to conduct and publish periodic studies on crashes, injuries, and fatalities associated with e-bikes and e-motos disaggregated by class.
- Establish a grant program and training module to help local governments, law enforcement agencies, and EMS standardize crash incident reporting, enhance data collection, and conduct public education on safety risks from e-bikes and e-motos.
This bill is endorsed by PeopleForBikes, League of American Bicyclists, National Bicycle Dealers Association, Consumer Reports, Safe Routes Partnership, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
“PeopleForBikes is pleased to enthusiastically endorse the Safe SPEEDS Act, which will direct the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to gather and analyze data about incidents involving the many e-mobility products under its jurisdiction,” said Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes. “The bill also directs the CPSC to adopt clear classification, age guidelines and labeling requirements for these devices, including consideration of the three recognized classes of low-speed electric bicycles. This legislation marks an important step towards understanding and mitigating the hazards posed by e-motos: higher speed electric motorized vehicles that are sold as electric dirt bikes, but often end up being inappropriately used on public roads by young riders.”
“The League of American Bicyclists celebrates biking in all of the diverse forms it takes and e-bikes have become a common and essential type of bike for many people,” said Ken McLeod, Policy Director of League of American Bicyclists. “While states have been active in defining e-bike classes that allow responsible regulation, the federal government has not yet stepped up in its role as a regulator to define what is an e-bike, and what is not, based on speed and motor capacity. The Safe SPEEDS Act would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to conduct research, propose national e-bike classes, and help communities integrate those classes into their traffic safety efforts. The League applauds Representative David Min for introducing this bill and we are optimistic its passage would help states implement responsible regulation for this growing and transformative mobility option, and reduce confusion for consumers, law enforcement, and emergency responders around e-bike safety.”
“The NBDA strongly supports Congressman Dave Min’s leadership on this critical e-bike safety legislation,” said Heather Mason, Executive Director of National Bicycle Dealers Association. “Establishing a clear, uniform federal standard for the classification and labeling of low-speed electric bicycles is long overdue and essential for protecting consumers, retailers, and the broader public. Specialty Bicycle Retailers see firsthand how confusion around e-bike classes, speed capabilities, and intended use can create real safety risks. This bill brings much-needed clarity by reinforcing consistent definitions, permanent labeling, and evidence-based recommendations grounded in data and stakeholder input. We appreciate Congressman Min’s thoughtful approach, one that balances innovation, consumer access, and safety, while supporting responsible manufacturers and retailers who are committed to compliance and education. This legislation represents an important step toward safer streets, better-informed riders, and a more accountable electric bicycle marketplace.”
“We’re seeing an e-bike crisis unfold across the state, and frankly, we need much stronger laws to fix it,” said Larry Agran, Mayor of the City of Irvine. “We have to protect our pedestrians and riders—young and old alike—from the real dangers out there. This legislation is a common-sense move to establish clear safety standards so families can make better choices. Irvine is proud to back this effort, and we thank Representative Min for leading the charge on e-bike safety for our state and the country.”
“The Safe SPEEDS Act will bring much needed clarity and consistency to the e-bike marketplace, a growing safety concern for families across the country,” said Mary Sackett, District 1 Supervisor of the Marin County Board of Supervisors. “Federal consumer product safety standards for e-bikes and e-motos are currently nonexistent, resulting in confusion and the inadvertent purchasing of e-motos for young riders. Funding for EMS data collection will also help other jurisdictions understand — like Marin has — the real safety risk that e-bikes pose. Marin County is proud to be a national leader in youth e-bike safety, and our experience shows how urgently this federal leadership is needed.”
The full text of the bill can be found here.
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