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This bill establishes a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program administered by the Secretary of Transportation in coordination with the Department of Energy. The program will award competitive grants to eligible entities (including state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and transit agencies) to construct, install, and improve wireless charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The grants aim to support the adoption of electric vehicles by addressing range anxiety and providing convenient charging options, with a focus on various vehicle types including light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, fleet vehicles, and public transit. The program prioritizes projects that are non-disruptive, cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, and compatible with existing infrastructure, with an emphasis on benefiting low-income and underserved communities. Grants can cover up to 80% of a project's total cost, with a maximum award of $25 million, and recipients may use funds for workforce training and community engagement. The bill requires recipients to maintain labor neutrality, follow Buy America requirements, and ensure fair wages. With an authorization of $250 million, the program will also produce annual progress reports detailing project outcomes, environmental impacts, and recommendations for future funding and policies.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

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