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US S674

US S674
Clean Corridors Act of 2019


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Introduced
03/06/2019
In Committee
03/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the National Highway System, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award grants to certain governmental entities and planning organizations to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors.

AI Summary

This bill, the Clean Corridors Act of 2019, directs the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program to award funding to state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and other eligible entities to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors on the National Highway System. The bill aims to increase the availability of zero-emission vehicle fueling options, reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and develop a new economic sector to create middle-class jobs. The grant program requires consideration of factors such as public accessibility, stakeholder engagement, location, and long-term operation and maintenance to ensure the strategic deployment of this infrastructure.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1707) (on 03/06/2019)

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