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Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2020

3/2/2022, 4:13 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5751

Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to assess the state of, challenges to, and opportunities for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in urban areas, particularly in underserved or disadvantaged communities. If practicable, DOE must ensure that relevant programs provide access to electric vehicle infrastructure, address clean transportation needs, and provide improved air quality in such communities.

Current Status of Bill HR 5751

Bill HR 5751 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2020. Bill HR 5751 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2020.  Bill HR 5751's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5751

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
17
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5751

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Government studies and investigations
- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
- Infrastructure development
- State and local government operations
- Urban and suburban affairs and development
- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5751

Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2020
To increase deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color, and for other purposes.
Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2020

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