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Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021

Introduced: February 23, 2021 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Feb 24, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Feb 23, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Feb 23, 2021

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.

Feb 23, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now February 24, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Committees of jurisdiction 4

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Energy Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Energy Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
House of Representatives