Bill · S. 651· Senate(119-S-651)
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2025
- Last activity
- 2/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act," seeks 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 found in title 23 of the United States Code. Additionally, the bill targets the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. It rescinds unobligated amounts for this program under the Federal Highway Administration. Finally, the bill mandates the termination of this program upon its enactment.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-7
The bill terminates specific grant and formula programs designed to build out the renewable energy charging infrastructure.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-6
By repealing funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the bill removes support for transitioning away from fossil fuels, which may hinder carbon emission reductions.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The bill rescinds unobligated amounts for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, reducing federal spending on this program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of people explicitly described or provided within the text of this bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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The bill repeals the grant program for charging and fueling infrastructure by striking specific language in the United States Code (Section 2(b)). This would result in the removal of the current grant program.
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The bill terminates the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (Section 3(b)). This termination prevents any funds from being used to carry out that specific program.
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The bill rescinds unobligated amounts available for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (Section 3(a)). This action removes funds previously made available under the heading "highway infrastructure programs" within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment-7Reduces Carbon Emissions-6Improves Public Transit-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents-4
- 2/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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