Require the federal government to prioritize the purchase of electric vehicles for the federal fleet.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with EVEST Act?
The EVEST Act, introduced as H.R. 4114, remains in the House Committee on Veterans Affairs following a hearing on May 19, 2026. The committee members must now decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward. Most bills do not receive a committee vote and fail to advance, so it is uncertain if this proposal will proceed.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by EVEST Act (H.R. 4114 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5416 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5416 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Mark Takano (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.