Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities. Specifically, DOE must establish an EV Charging Equity Program. Under the program, DOE must provide technical assistance and award grants to increase the deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in such communities. If practicable, DOE must ensure that relevant programs promote electric vehicle charging infrastructure, support clean and multimodal transportation, provide improved air quality and emissions reductions, and prioritize the needs of such communities.
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Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-507| Senate
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities. Specifically, DOE must establish an EV Charging Equity Program. Under the program, DOE must provide technical assistance and award grants to increase the deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in such communities. If practicable, DOE must ensure that relevant programs promote electric vehicle charging infrastructure, support clean and multimodal transportation, provide improved air quality and emissions reductions, and prioritize the needs of such communities.
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommutingCongressional oversightConsumer affairsElectric power generation and transmissionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesInfrastructure developmentMinority and disadvantaged businessesPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingPublic transitPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and developmentSmall businessState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesWomen in business