Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1513

Rep. Wied Introduces the Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act

Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Bipartisan Push to Repeal Federal Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

↔Companion bill: Sen. Ernst and Senate Republicans Move to Kill Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Chargers

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

This bill would end federal programs that pay for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. It specifically targets programs created by a 2021 infrastructure law that set aside billions of dollars to build a national network of chargers along highways and in local neighborhoods.
If passed, the government would cancel two major initiatives: a grant program for local communities and a formula program that sends money directly to states for EV projects. Any money that has been authorized but not yet spent would be taken back by the federal government and could no longer be used.
This change would mostly affect current and future electric car owners by potentially making it harder to find reliable places to charge, especially on long road trips. It would also impact state governments and private companies that were planning to use this federal money to help pay for new charging equipment.
Wied and other supporters of the bill argue that the government should not use taxpayer money to support the electric vehicle industry. They believe that private businesses, rather than the federal government, should be responsible for building and maintaining charging infrastructure.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

DomainScoreShort-termLong-termReversibilityConfidence

Score

Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

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Feb 21, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Feb 21, 2025House

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.

Feb 21, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Upon enactment

If enacted, unspent federal EV charging funds are immediately rescinded

States and communities that haven't yet locked in their federal EV charger money would lose access to it, and no new projects could be funded under these programs.

Weeks to months after enactment

Planned EV charging station projects using federal funds would be canceled

Communities and states that had applied for or were counting on federal grants to build chargers would need to find other funding sources or abandon their plans entirely.

Related News

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Canary Media·about 1 year ago

Trump moves to halt $5B EV-charging program

The Trump administration has declared it is rescinding guidance for the $5 billion NEVI program, potentially halting states' plans to put billions of obligated but as-yet-unspent dollars to work. Experts suggest the move may be illegal as the program was authorized by Congress in 2021.

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Electrek·about 1 year ago

Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program

A memo from the FHWA has ordered states to suspend all EV infrastructure deployment plans under the NEVI Formula Program. While money already committed is not affected, no new funds can be obligated, causing chaos for state DOTs and private contractors planning new charging sites.

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PYMNTS·about 1 year ago

NEVI Program Pause Won't Derail EV Charging Expansion

The U.S. Department of Transportation has moved to halt the $5 billion NEVI program, forcing states to cancel plans for building EV charging stations. While the federal pause creates uncertainty, some analysts believe private sector investment will continue to drive infrastructure growth.