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S 2882 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Stop EV Freeloading Act

The Stop EV Freeloading Act (S 2882) imposes new taxes on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and importers. It levies a $550 tax on each heavy battery module (over 1,000 pounds) and a $1,000 tax on each new electric vehicle sold, excluding hybrid vehicles that use both internal combustion engines and rechargeable batteries. The tax revenue will be transferred to the Highway Trust Fund, which funds transportation infrastructure. These taxes apply to sales occurring after December 31, 2023.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new taxes on EV manufacturers to fund Highway Trust Fund for transportation infrastructure, advancing fiscal management through dedicated revenue stream95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyImposes direct taxes on EVs and battery modules, increasing costs for clean energy adoption and discouraging EV use, opposing renewable energy transition.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTaxing EVs directly discourages adoption of cleaner vehicles, hindering emission reductions and contradicting environmental protection goals. Revenue redirected to highways prioritizes traditional infrastructure over climate action.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax revenue funds Highway Trust Fund for transportation infrastructure, directly advancing infrastructure investment per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Introduced Sep 21, 2023 Last action Sep 21, 2023
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Sep 21, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sep 21, 2023
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Photo of Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
NE
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Photo of Cynthia M. Lummis
Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
WY
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Photo of John Cornyn
John Cornyn
RRepublican
TX
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Co
Photo of Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts
RRepublican
NE
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