Bill · H.R. 1513· House(119-HR-1513)
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Wied
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act," aims to repeal specific programs related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to strike certain subparagraphs and remove the grant program described in Section 151 of title 23 of the United States Code. Additionally, the bill seeks to rescind unobligated amounts available for highway infrastructure programs under the Federal Highway Administration. The legislation also calls for the termination of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill rescinds unobligated amounts available for highway infrastructure programs.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-6
The bill terminates the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program which supports renewable energy transport.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
The bill repeals funding and programs intended to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-3
The bill rescinds unobligated funds previously allocated for highway infrastructure programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Rescission of Funds: Under Section 3(a), the bill rescinds unobligated amounts made available under the heading "highway infrastructure programs" within the Department of Transportation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Repeal of Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants: Section 2(a) amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by striking a subparagraph and redesignating others, which removes specific grant program provisions.
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Repeal of Grant Program: Section 2(b) amends Section 151 of title 23 of the United States Code by striking specific language and striking subsection (f), which removes the existing grant program.
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Termination of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program: Under Section 3(b), the bill terminates the program under the heading "highway infrastructure programs" and mandates that no funds may be used to carry out that program.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment-6Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Roads And Bridges-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Urban Residents-2
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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