Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1513
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Energy
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-19T10:49:16Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
This bill, titled the "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act," aims to eliminate federal programs that provide funding for building and maintaining electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. It seeks to stop future spending on these initiatives by repealing specific provisions from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021.
Key Provisions
- Repeal of Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Section 2):
- Amends the IIJA to remove authorization for appropriations related to EV charging grants.
- Strikes out a specific funding subparagraph and redesignates the remaining ones.
- Modifies Section 151 of Title 23, United States Code (which deals with highway funding), by eliminating references to the EV charging grant program and completely removing the subsection that established it.
- Repeal of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (Section 3):
- Rescinds (cancels) any unspent funds allocated under the IIJA for this formula-based program, which distributed money to states for EV charging stations along highways.
- Terminates the program effective immediately upon enactment, prohibiting any further use of funds for its implementation.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Directly reverses parts of the IIJA (Public Law 117-58), a major 2021 law that invested heavily in transportation infrastructure, including $7.5 billion for EV charging networks.
- Ends both competitive grant programs and formula funding mechanisms for EV infrastructure, shifting federal highway priorities away from EV support.
- No new programs or replacements are created; the focus is solely on repeal and rescission.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) would lose authority and funding to administer these programs, potentially reducing their role in promoting clean energy transportation. This could streamline budgets but limit ongoing infrastructure projects.
- On Citizens: EV owners and potential buyers may face fewer public charging options, slowing EV adoption in rural or highway areas. Taxpayers could see reduced federal spending on these initiatives, though states might need to fund alternatives independently.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, but it could signal a U.S. policy shift away from global efforts to reduce carbon emissions through EV infrastructure, potentially affecting partnerships with countries focused on climate goals.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal Government: DOT, FHWA, and Congress, as they manage and oversee transportation funding.
- State and Local Governments: States that received or expected IIJA formula funds for EV chargers would lose this support, impacting their infrastructure planning.
- EV Industry and Users: Manufacturers, charging companies, and drivers reliant on expanding networks, who may experience slower growth in charging availability.
- Taxpayers and General Public: Broader population through changes in federal spending priorities and potential effects on energy independence and environmental goals.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: The bill uses standard congressional tools like repeal, amendment, and rescission to alter prior laws without creating new legal challenges. It relies on existing authority under Title 23 of the U.S. Code for highway programs.
- Constitutional: No apparent issues; it falls within Congress's enumerated powers to regulate interstate commerce and spend federal funds (Article I, Section 8).
- Political: Represents a targeted rollback of Biden-era infrastructure investments in green energy, potentially fueling debates on climate policy and fiscal conservatism. If enacted, it could set a precedent for repealing specific IIJA components amid shifting congressional majorities.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (10)
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2025-02-21: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 2025-02-21: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 2025-02-21: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-21: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act — issued 2025-02-21 — PDF (3 pages)