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HR 3690 United States House · 117th Congress

SUN Act

Summary
Solar Use Network Act or the SUN Act This bill allows states to accommodate electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduit within the right-of-way of highways.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables renewable energy facilities and EV infrastructure in highway rights-of-way, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure deployment90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables renewable energy infrastructure and EV charging in highway rights-of-way, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables broadband infrastructure deployment in highway rights-of-way, directly expanding internet access infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows EV charging/renewable infrastructure in highway right-of-way, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure expansion95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 4, 2021 Last action Jun 7, 2021
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Jun 7, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
lower
Jun 4, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jun 4, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Carolyn Bourdeaux
Carolyn Bourdeaux
DDemocratic
GA
7
Co
Photo of Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
DDemocratic
GA
5