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DIRTY CAR EV Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1304

Bill 118 s 1304, also known as the DIRTY CAR EV Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a federal grant program to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles and the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The bill also includes measures to increase the availability of EV charging stations in rural and underserved communities, as well as provisions to support the development of advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles.

Additionally, the bill includes requirements for federal agencies to transition their vehicle fleets to electric vehicles and sets targets for increasing the percentage of electric vehicles in the federal fleet over the next decade. The bill also includes provisions to support the development of domestic manufacturing capacity for electric vehicles and related components. Overall, the DIRTY CAR EV Act of 2023 aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in the United States in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and create jobs in the clean energy sector.

Congressional Summary of S 1304

Directing Independent Research To Yield Carbon Assessment Regarding Electric Vehicles Act of 2023 or the DIRTY CAR EV Act of 2023

The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the total carbon footprint and environmental impact of an electric vehicle ecosystem, including all aspects of the production, use, and disposal of electric vehicles.

Current Status of Bill S 1304

Bill S 1304 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill S 1304 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2023.  Bill S 1304's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of April 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1304

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1304

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1304

DIRTY CAR EV Act of 2023
DIRTY CAR EV Act of 2023
Directing Independent Research To Yield Carbon Assessment Regarding Electric Vehicles Act of 2023
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the carbon footprint and environmental impacts of electric vehicles, and for other purposes.

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