Bill · H.R. 8768· House(119-HR-8768)
CHARGE Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CHARGE Act seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding motor vehicles. It aims to include certain electric vehicles, related equipment, and vehicle charge power control components on the noncomplying motor vehicles list. This change specifically targets items manufactured in whole or in part by a foreign entity of concern. The bill addresses concerns regarding the electrical grid and the potential for coordinated attacks via vehicle-to-grid connections. By doing so, it intends to prohibit the sale, import, or delivery of these specific products into interstate commerce.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill prevents coordinated cyber-physical attacks on the electrical grid through vehicle-to-grid connections.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
Protecting the electrical grid ensures that the infrastructure required for electric vehicle charging remains stable.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
Protecting the electrical grid from manipulation helps prevent significant GDP losses caused by power failures.
The opposite
Is this likely to create jobs?-2
The prohibition on importing electric vehicles and equipment from foreign entities of concern may reduce job opportunities in those specific global supply chains.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Grid Stability and Security: The bill addresses the risk that a coordinated attack by vehicles from adversarial manufacturers could make the electrical grid vulnerable to manipulation and disruptions (Section 2, Finding 11).
- Protection of Household Devices: By managing the risks associated with fast switching of battery availability, the bill addresses concerns that deviations in frequency and voltage could damage residential and commercial devices (Section 2, Finding 10).
- Economic and Safety Protection: The bill aims to mitigate risks that a failure of the electric grid could damage electric vehicles, hamper safety efforts, and put life-saving health services at risk (Section 2, Finding 12).
- Prevention of Grid Manipulation: The provisions target electric vehicles and components manufactured by foreign entities of concern to prevent vulnerabilities in the electrical grid (Section 3, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Imports and Sales: The bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or import of electric vehicles or equipment manufactured in whole or in part by a foreign entity of concern (Section 3, subsection b).
- Restrictions on Specific Components: The bill prohibits the import or sale of vehicle charge power control components manufactured in whole or in part by a foreign entity of concern (Section 3, subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House