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Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act

3/18/2025, 12:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1513

Bill 119 HR 1513, also known as the "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Repeal Act," aims to eliminate programs that provide funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The bill seeks to remove government support for the development and expansion of charging stations for electric vehicles.

The main purpose of this legislation is to reduce government spending on programs that support the electric vehicle industry. Proponents of the bill argue that the government should not be involved in funding infrastructure for a specific type of vehicle and that the market should dictate the development of charging stations.

Opponents of the bill argue that government support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure is necessary to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They believe that eliminating funding for charging stations could hinder the growth of the electric vehicle market and slow down the transition to cleaner transportation options. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1513 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over government involvement in promoting sustainable transportation options. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill and the potential impact it could have on the electric vehicle industry in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 1513

Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act

This bill repeals grant programs that provide funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and alternative fueling infrastructure.

Specifically, the bill repeals the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program under which the Department of Transportation provides grants for acquiring and installing publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hydrogen fueling infrastructure, propane fueling infrastructure, or natural gas fueling infrastructure that is directly related to the charging or fueling of a vehicle.

It also repeals the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program under which the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides grants for deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure and establishing a network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability. In addition, the bill rescinds unobligated funds that were provided to the FHWA for the program and prohibits funds from being used to carry out the program. 

Current Status of Bill HR 1513

Bill HR 1513 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1513 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025.  Bill HR 1513's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1513

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1513

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1513

To repeal programs relating to funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and for other purposes.
To repeal programs relating to funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ila Bennett profile image

Ila Bennett

771

1 year ago

this bill is good, but what will happen next? #confused

Melany Kendall profile image

Melany Kendall

762

1 year ago

I can't believe they're trying to get rid of funding for electric car chargers! This is gonna make it harder for people to switch to cleaner transportation. It's gonna have a big impact on the environment in the long run.