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.