Bill · S. 5215· Senate(119-S-5215)
Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act
- Introduced
- 8/3/2026
- Last activity
- 8/3/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act" aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend and enhance several tax credits related to electric vehicles. It extends credits for previously-owned clean vehicles and expands the clean vehicle credit. The bill also extends and enhances the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit by eliminating census tract requirements and increasing the credit for residential charging equipment. Additionally, it expands the use of exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and establishes a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. The legislation provides significant funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program and various grants. Finally, it mandates the development of federal strategies to reduce transportation fuel costs during periods of high price increases.
Yes· 3 of 21
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+8
The bill heavily subsidizes zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure to drive decarbonization.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+6
Promotes the electrification of the national transportation network.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
Promotes cleaner air through the reduction of fossil fuel reliance in transportation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Tax Credits for Used Vehicles: This provision extends the credit for previously-owned clean vehicles through December 31, 2031, providing long-term relief for buyers of used electric vehicles (Section 2).
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Extended Clean Vehicle Credit: The bill extends the clean vehicle credit through December 31, 2031, allowing more time for people to benefit from these tax incentives (Section 3).
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Increased Residential Charging Credits: For individuals installing charging equipment at a residence, the credit is increased from 30 percent to 50 percent (Section 4).
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Expanded Infrastructure Access: The bill expands the use of exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, which includes property used to charge or fuel vehicles for the general public, residents of multi-family buildings, or employees at workplaces (Section 5).
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Enhanced Support for Tourism and Travel: The bill directs the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to include planning for charging infrastructure that supports popular travel corridors, destinations, and national parks (Section 8 and Section 9).
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Community Charging Flexibility: The bill allows for the use of curbside designs for electric vehicle charging, which can help support community charging through distributed or co-located ports (Section 10).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Fuel Consumption Restrictions for Federal Employees: The bill includes a plan to reduce the usage of transportation fuels by federal vehicles by 10 percent below the previous year's average, which is triggered if transportation fuel costs increase by 33 percent or more (Section 14).
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
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+8Increases Renewable Energy Investment+6Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Transit+5Improves Public Land Management+4Improves Rural Development+4Improves Roads And Bridges+3Reduces Gas Prices+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For High Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- 8/3/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland