Sen. Lummis Pushes Bill to Redirect EV Charger Funding to Road and Bridge Repairs
The Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by the committee.
This bill tries to undo a major part of a previous infrastructure law. It will likely face strong opposition from those who want to expand electric vehicle use.
Small business owners who depend on freight and road-based logistics could see modest benefits from better highways and more truck parking. However, small businesses in the EV charging industry would lose a major federal funding stream, potentially harming their revenue and growth plans.
“projects to preserve or provide additional parking for commercial motor vehicles that are eligible under section 1401 of MAP-21”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced the Highway Funding Flexibility Act to allow states to reallocate unobligated funds from federal EV programs to road and bridge projects. The bill targets $7.5 billion from the NEVI and CFI programs, which Johnson calls a 'political agenda' boondoggle.
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) pitched the Highway Funding Flexibility Act to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, arguing that states should be able to use 'stuck' EV charger money for urgent needs like the nationwide truck parking crisis and traditional road repairs.
The proposed legislation would allow states to redirect unused funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program toward highway construction, bridge repair, and wildlife crossings. Lummis cited low EV adoption in rural states as a reason for the funding shift.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025
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