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Restoring Buy America Rules for Electric Vehicle Chargers

Congress disapproved the Federal Highway Administration's rule that waived "Buy America" requirements for federally funded electric vehicle chargers. This action immediately restores the mandate that public funds must be used primarily for US-made components and equipment when building new EV charging stations. The goal is to bolster domestic manufacturing and job creation.
Key points
The "Buy America" requirement is fully reinstated for all electric vehicle charging equipment funded by the federal government.
The cancellation of the waiver aims to support US manufacturers and domestic supply chains for EV infrastructure.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-02-29
For 50
Against 47
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SJRES_38
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
Voting date: 2024-02-29
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 61
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SJRES_38.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The "Buy America" requirement is fully reinstated for all electric vehicle charging equipment funded by the federal government.
  • The cancellation of the waiver aims to support US manufacturers and domestic supply chains for EV infrastructure.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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