Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/1/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-01Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2021-03-01Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-01 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (1)
- Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Subjects
- 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
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