Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021
United States117th CongressS-507Senate
Updated: Mar 1, 2021
Summary
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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Timeline
Latest companion bill action
HR-1221: Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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