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Introduced
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
In Committee
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To increase deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to assess the state of, challenges to, and opportunities for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in urban areas, particularly in underserved or disadvantaged communities. If practicable, DOE must ensure that relevant programs provide access to electric vehicle infrastructure, address clean transportation needs, and provide improved air quality in such communities.
AI Summary
This bill, the Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2020, aims to increase the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in low-income and minority urban communities. It requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to assess the current state of EV charging infrastructure in major urban areas, particularly in underserved or disadvantaged communities, and identify barriers and opportunities for expansion. The bill also directs DOE to ensure that relevant programs provide access to EV infrastructure, address clean transportation needs, and improve air quality in these communities. The key terms defined in the bill include "electric vehicle charging infrastructure," "major urban area," "relevant program," and "underserved or disadvantaged community."
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (18)
Yvette Clarke (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
André Carson (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Joseph Kennedy (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5751/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5751/BILLS-116hr5751ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5751/BILLS-116hr5751ih.pdf.pdf |
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