Bills · HR 1892
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1892Energy
Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, which has significant implications for climate change, air quality, and the economy. By investing in wireless charging, the bill tries to solve a major hurdle for EV adoption: the inconvenience of plugging in and the worry of running out of power far from a charger. If passed, it could lead to more widespread and accessible EV charging, making electric vehicles a more practical option for more Americans, including those who may have physical disabilities or operate large vehicle fleets.
If this bill becomes law, we could see innovative charging solutions emerge across the country, potentially making EVs more attractive and contributing to cleaner air in urban areas. If it doesn't pass, the development and deployment of wireless EV charging technology might slow down, and the U.S. might miss an opportunity to lead in this emerging sector, potentially slowing the transition away from fossil fuels and delaying improvements in air quality.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for wireless electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
This creates a dedicated funding stream to advance an emerging technology crucial for wider EV adoption and convenience.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prioritize wireless charging for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, fleet vehicles, and public transit.
This focuses investment on vehicle types that can significantly benefit from hands-free, frequent charging and contribute to emission reductions.
PROVISION 03
Mandates annual progress reports on grant recipients, project successes/failures, safety, environmental impact, and workforce impacts.
This ensures transparency, accountability, and provides data for future policy decisions and best practices regarding wireless EV charging.
PROVISION 04
Sets the maximum federal share for a grant at 80% of total project costs and a maximum grant amount of $25 million per project.
These limits ensure local investment in projects and cap federal exposure for individual initiatives, promoting responsible spending.
PROVISION 05
Prioritizes projects that focus on non-disruptive designs, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and benefit low-income, underserved, or disadvantaged communities.
This ensures that funded projects are practical, sustainable, and promote equity in the deployment of new technology.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in House
MAR 5
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
MAR 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1892
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Last actionMar 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025
House BillHR 1892Energy
Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
4
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