Bill · S. 5220· Senate(119-S-5220)
Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/3/2026
- Last activity
- 8/3/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026 aims to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It focuses on reauthorizing the battery processing and manufacturing program through the years 2027 through 2031. The bill establishes the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation to improve energy supply chain resilience. It also creates several programs for advanced vehicle research and development, covering both on-road and nonroad sectors. Additionally, the Act provides for various research and demonstration activities related to energy-efficient mobility systems.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+8
Significant funding is allocated for battery manufacturing, electric drivetrains, and alternative energy research.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
The bill allocates billions for advanced vehicle, battery, and energy technology research.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The bill promotes advanced vehicle technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Training and Education: The bill allows for investments in workforce training or education consortia to support battery, manufacturing, and critical mineral operations (Section 3).
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Safety Preparedness: Grant applications must include a workforce safety and fire plan that involves outreach to local first responders to prepare them for potential emergencies (Section 3).
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Energy Independence and Resilience: The establishment of the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation is intended to eliminate vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy supply chain and increase energy resilience and independence (Section 4).
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Reduced Vehicle Costs: Research and development programs aim to reduce the cost of vehicle manufacturing and ownership (Section 7).
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Environmental Benefits: The bill supports research to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture and use of vehicles (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Application Requirements: Entities seeking grants are required to submit detailed applications that include specific workforce safety, fire, and risk mitigation plans (Section 3).
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Mandatory Risk Mitigation: Applicants must include plans covering workforce recruitment, retention, and community engagement as part of their risk mitigation strategies (Section 3).
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+8Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Transit+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+4Good For Students+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- 8/3/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland