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Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act
3/18/2025, 12:54 PM
Summary of Bill S 651
The bill aims to eliminate government support for the development and expansion of electric vehicle charging stations, which are crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. By repealing these programs, the bill would likely slow down the growth of the electric vehicle market and hinder efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
In addition to repealing funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the bill text. Overall, Bill 119 s 651 is a controversial piece of legislation that has the potential to impact the future of electric vehicles in the United States. Supporters argue that it will reduce government spending and promote free market competition, while opponents believe it will hinder progress towards a more sustainable transportation system.
Congressional Summary of S 651
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs 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.
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Current Status of Bill S 651
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 651
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 651
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 651
Comments

Yehuda Adcock
1 year ago
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it could be a real problem for us folks who rely on electric vehicles. I mean, how are we supposed to get around if they unplug all the charging stations? Seems like a step in the wrong direction if you ask me. #SaveTheChargers


