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S. 508 117th Congress Senate

A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles.

Introduced: March 1, 2021 Introduced by: Catherine Cortez Masto Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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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.
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Mar 1, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 1, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy to jointly establish a working group to make recommendations on the development, adoption, and integration of certain electric vehicles into U.S. transportation and energy systems. In addition, the working group must develop, electronically publish, and update a resource guide that provides information about electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4920 Identical bill To establish a working group on electric vehicles.
  • S 2016 Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Mar 1, 2021
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Mar 1, 2021
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Mar 1, 2021
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Mar 1, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Mar 1, 2021
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 1, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 508: A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-508/
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