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HR 1879 117th Congress House

U.S.A. Electrify Forward Act

Official title: To promote American leadership in vehicle manufacturing, job creation, improved air quality, and climate protection through domestic manufacturing of low- and … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To promote American leadership in vehicle manufacturing, job creation, improved air quality, and climate protection through domestic manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of electric vehicle charging networks, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 12, 2021 Introduced by: Dingell, Debbie Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
Energy Building constructionElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy storage, supplies, demandHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
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ManufacturingState and local financeState and local government operationsWages and earnings
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

U.S.A. Electrify Forward Act

This bill provides incentives (e.g., grants and loans) for the development, production, manufacturing, and distribution of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure for such vehicles.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 1512 Related bill CLEAN Future Act
  • HR 1848 Related bill LIFT America Act
  • HR 3684 Related bill Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 21, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1879: U.S.A. Electrify Forward Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1879/
MLA
"H.R. 1879: U.S.A. Electrify Forward Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1879/.
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H.R. 1879, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1879/.
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[H.R. 1879: U.S.A. Electrify Forward Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1879/)
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