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US HR1221

US HR1221
Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021


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Introduced
02/23/2021
In Committee
02/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To increase deployment of electric vehicle charging infra- structure in low-income communities and communities of color, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021, aims to increase the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color. It requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment of the current state of EV charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities and submit a report on the findings. The bill also establishes the EV Charging Equity Program, which provides technical assistance and competitive grants to eligible entities, such as state and local governments, utilities, and non-profit organizations, to increase the accessibility and deployment of EV charging infrastructure in these communities. The bill sets priorities for the program, such as providing the greatest benefit to the most people, incorporating renewable energy, and utilizing local businesses. It also requires the Secretary to establish an education and outreach component to ensure underserved communities are aware of the program and its benefits.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (40)

Yvette Clarke (D)* Nanette Barragán (D),  Earl Blumenauer (D),  Salud Carbajal (D),  André Carson (D),  Matt Cartwright (D),  Sean Casten (D),  Emanuel Cleaver (D),  Gerry Connolly (D),  Jason Crow (D),  Mark DeSaulnier (D),  Raúl Grijalva (D),  Alcee Hastings (D),  Jahana Hayes (D),  Jared Huffman (D),  Mondaire Jones (D),  Kaiali'i Kahele (D),  Ro Khanna (D),  Ann Kuster (D),  Alan Lowenthal (D),  Carolyn Maloney (D),  Doris Matsui (D),  Grace Meng (D),  Gwen Moore (D),  Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),  Donald Payne (D),  Chellie Pingree (D),  Mark Pocan (D),  Jamie Raskin (D),  Tim Ryan (D),  John Sarbanes (D),  Albio Sires (D),  Jackie Speier (D),  Melanie Stansbury (D),  Tom Suozzi (D),  Bennie Thompson (D),  Nydia Velázquez (D),  Maxine Waters (D),  Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),  Peter Welch (D), 

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 02/23/2021)

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