HR 1221 United States House · 117th Congress

Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021

Summary

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2021

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Introduced Feb 23, 2021 Last action Feb 24, 2021

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Committee

Feb 24, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

lower

Feb 23, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

lower

Feb 23, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

lower

Feb 23, 2021

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Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 39 co-sponsors