Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

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.

Congress
117

Number
S - 507

Introduced on
2021-03-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/1/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to increase deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

Potential Impact
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commuting
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Electric power generation and transmission
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Infrastructure development
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public housing
Public transit
Public utilities and utility rates
Rural conditions and development
Small business
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
User charges and fees
Women in business

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/19/2021

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.

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Latest Action3/1/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.