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Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:47 PM
Congressional Summary of S 507
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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Current Status of Bill S 507
Bill S 507 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2021. Bill S 507 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2021. Bill S 507's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 507
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 507
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 507
Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021
A bill 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 2021
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