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Halting Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Construction Programs

This bill aims to completely stop and repeal federal grant programs dedicated to building electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. If enacted, unspent funds will be rescinded, and programs intended to build a national charging network will be terminated. Citizens may experience a slowdown in the creation of new public charging points, affecting the convenience of traveling with electric vehicles.
Key points
Repeal of federal grants for charging and fueling infrastructure, meaning no new funds will be allocated for this purpose.
Termination of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and rescission of all unobligated funds.
Slowing down the expansion of the public EV charging network, potentially making long-distance travel more difficult for EV owners.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3559
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2024-01-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3559.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeal of federal grants for charging and fueling infrastructure, meaning no new funds will be allocated for this purpose.
  • Termination of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and rescission of all unobligated funds.
  • Slowing down the expansion of the public EV charging network, potentially making long-distance travel more difficult for EV owners.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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