Bills · HR 1513
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1513Energy
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION FEB 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would fundamentally change the federal government's role in building the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles. If it becomes law, it would remove a major source of funding that currently supports the expansion of EV charging stations across the country. This could slow down the growth of electric vehicle adoption, especially in rural areas or places where private investment might be slower.
Without these federal programs, the pace of developing a comprehensive and accessible charging network could decrease, potentially making it harder for drivers to switch to EVs due to concerns about where to charge. For voters, it means deciding if the government should actively invest in supporting new energy technologies and infrastructure, or if these developments should be left entirely to private companies and state initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Repeals the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which provided competitive federal grants for EV charging and alternative fuel infrastructure.
This would eliminate a key source of federal funding for new charging stations along highways and in communities.
PROVISION 02
Terminates the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, which allocated funds to states for strategic EV charging deployment along highway corridors.
This would end the primary federal program designed to ensure a widespread, interstate network of EV charging stations.
PROVISION 03
Rescinds all unobligated funds from the NEVI Formula Program, meaning any money set aside for the program that hasn't been spent yet would be withdrawn.
This immediately stops any further federal spending through the NEVI program and takes back existing unspent funds.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 21
Introduced in House
FEB 21
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
FEB 21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1513
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionFeb 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House BillHR 1513Energy
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
