[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3468 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3468
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to
facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing
projects, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 18, 2023
Ms. Barragan (for herself, Ms. Crockett, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Norton, Ms.
Pingree, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Payne, Mr.
Khanna, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Gomez,
Mr. Costa, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Carson,
Mr. Garcia of Illinois, and Mr. Espaillat) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and
in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to
facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing
projects, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Vehicles for All Act of
2023'' or the ``EVs for All Act of 2023''.
SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHARING SERVICE GRANT
PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Charger.--The term ``charger'' means a device with 1 or
more charging ports and connectors for charging electric
vehicles.
(2) Electric vehicle.--The term ``electric vehicle'' means
a vehicle that derives all of the power of the vehicle from
electricity.
(3) Electric vehicle sharing service.--The term ``electric
vehicle sharing service'' means a service that--
(A) allows an individual to apply for a membership
that preapproves the individual to rent electric
vehicles from the service; and
(B) permits preapproved individuals to rent
electric vehicles for short periods of time.
(4) Electric vehicle supply equipment.--
(A) In general.--The term ``electric vehicle supply
equipment'' means any property, other than a building
or a structural component of a building, that is--
(i) a charger;
(ii) present at the location where electric
vehicles are charged; and
(iii) available for use by members of the
general public.
(B) Inclusion.--The term ``electric vehicle supply
equipment'' includes any utility service connection, or
utility panel upgrade, that is required for the
charging of electric vehicles.
(5) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
(A) a public housing agency;
(B) a unit of local government; and
(C) a nonprofit organization that has entered into
an agreement with a public housing agency or unit of
local government under which the public housing agency
or unit of local government agrees to host an electric
vehicle sharing service on the property of the public
housing agency or unit of local government.
(6) Fair labor practices.--The term ``fair labor
practices'' means practices that comply with applicable labor
laws and regulations and provide workers with fair wages, safe
working conditions, and protections against discrimination,
harassment, and exploitation.
(7) Final assembly.--The term ``final assembly'' means the
process by which a manufacturer produces a new electric vehicle
at, or through the use of, a plant, factory, or other place
from which the electric vehicle is delivered to a dealer or
importer with all component parts necessary for the mechanical
operation of the electric vehicle included with the electric
vehicle, regardless of whether the component parts are
permanently installed in or on the electric vehicle.
(8) Major urban area.--The term ``major urban area'' means
a metropolitan statistical area within the United States with
an estimated population of not less than 1,500,000 residents.
(9) Networked direct current fast charging equipment.--
(A) In general.--The term ``networked direct
current fast charging equipment'' means electric
vehicle charging equipment that--
(i) provides a direct current power source
at a minimum of 50 kilowatts; and
(ii) is enabled to connect to a network to
facilitate data collection and access.
(B) Inclusion.--The term ``networked direct current
fast charging equipment'' includes a Direct Current
Fast Charger.
(10) Registered apprentice.--The term ``registered
apprentice'' means a person participating in a program
registered pursuant to the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly
known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'') (50 Stat. 664,
chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.).
(11) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Energy.
(b) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the
Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development, shall carry out a program to award grants, on a
competitive basis, to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services
operated at public housing projects.
(c) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this
section shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, in
such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(d) Criteria for Grant Awards.--In awarding grants under this
section, the Secretary shall consider the following criteria:
(1) The capacity of an eligible entity to operate a
proposed electric vehicle sharing service.
(2) Whether a proposed electric vehicle sharing service
would address--
(A) the infrastructure needs of the public housing
project where that electric vehicle sharing service
will be operated; and
(B) the transportation needs of the community
surrounding the public housing project.
(3) Whether the eligible entity has developed a culturally
competent community engagement and education plan for outreach
regarding the proposed electric vehicle sharing service.
(4) The economic and operational sustainability of the
proposed electric vehicle sharing service.
(5) Whether the eligible entity proposes to install
networked direct current fast charging equipment in connection
with the proposed electric vehicle sharing service.
(6) Whether the eligible entity proposes to purchase
electric vehicles with respect to which final assembly occurred
at a location operating under a collective bargaining
agreement.
(7) Whether the eligible entity proposes to purchase
electric vehicles that--
(A) with respect to final assembly, are assembled
using component parts that are at least 50 percent
domestic content; and
(B) are powered by battery cells manufactured in
the United States.
(8) Whether the eligible entity proposes to purchase
electric vehicles from manufacturers that prioritize fair labor
practices and worker protections, as demonstrated through
certification programs or publicly available reports on the
supply chain practices of the manufacturer.
(9) Other criteria as determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
(e) Prioritization of Grant Awards to Marginalized Communities.--
(1) In general.--In awarding grants under this section, the
Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve
communities that have been historically marginalized or
disproportionately impacted by environmental injustice.
(2) Criteria for prioritization.--In carrying out paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which the
proposed public housing project--
(A) is located in a community that has--
(i) disproportionately high rates of
pollution and poor air quality; or
(ii) limited access to affordable
transportation options; and
(B) will benefit from an electric vehicle sharing
service, especially with respect to addressing
transportation needs and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and criteria air pollutants.
(f) Permitted Grant Uses.--
(1) In general.--An eligible entity awarded a grant under
this section may only use grant funds for the following
activities to facilitate an electric vehicle sharing service
operated at a public housing project:
(A) The purchase of light-duty electric vehicles
that are not more than 5 years old.
(B) The purchase, installation, and maintenance of
electric vehicle supply equipment.
(C) Conducting community education and outreach
with respect to the electric vehicle sharing service.
(D) Providing incentives for residents of the
public housing project to use the electric vehicle
sharing service, including subsidized fares.
(E) Maintenance, repairs, and other costs
associated with operating the electric vehicle sharing
service, including towing, impound, and driving
infraction fines.
(F) Monitoring, data collection, and evaluation
with respect to the electric vehicle sharing service.
(G) Obtaining technical assistance relating to the
establishment, operation, and evaluation of the
electric vehicle sharing service.
(2) Minimum standards for purchased electric vehicles.--The
Secretary shall establish minimum standards relating to
functionality and range for electric vehicles eligible to be
purchased under paragraph (1)(A).
(g) Grant Limitations.--
(1) Availability.--Grant funds awarded under this section
to an eligible entity shall be available for obligation or
expenditure during the 5-year period beginning on the date on
which the grant funds are awarded.
(2) Maximum amount.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
amount of a grant under this section shall not be more
than $1,000,000 for each public housing project at
which the eligible entity receiving the grant will
operate an electric vehicle sharing service.
(B) Networked direct current fast charging
equipment.--In the case of a public housing project
that includes the installation of networked direct
current fast charging equipment, the maximum amount of
a grant under subparagraph (A) may be increased by
$50,000 per unit of networked direct current fast
charging equipment, for not more than 2 units of
networked direct current fast charging equipment.
(h) Reports.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this
section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary, before the
end of each year during which the eligible entity receives grant
amounts, a report that--
(1) describes the activities carried out with the grant
amounts; and
(2) includes data on--
(A) the operating and capital costs for the
electric vehicle sharing service facilitated with those
grant amounts;
(B) the revenue generated by the electric vehicle
sharing service;
(C) the daily averages of individual bookings and
hours of electric vehicle use for the electric vehicle
sharing service;
(D) the number of active users of the electric
vehicle sharing service;
(E) the distance traveled by the electric vehicles
of the electric vehicle sharing service;
(F) the estimated reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions and criteria air pollutants associated with
the electric vehicle sharing service; and
(G) the results of a survey of customers of the
electric vehicle sharing service that provides
information on customer preferences, destinations, and
other information the Secretary determines appropriate.
(i) Labor.--
(1) Contracts for installation of electric vehicle supply
equipment.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this
section, an eligible entity shall ensure, to the maximum extent
practicable, that--
(A) not less than 40 percent of the employees of
any nongovernmental entity that enters into a contract
with the eligible entity, or a subcontract thereof, for
the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment
are--
(i) domiciled--
(I) if the installation is carried
out at a location in a major urban
area, not farther than 15 miles from
the location of the installation; or
(II) if the installation is not
carried out at a location in a major
urban area, not farther than 50 miles
from the location of the installation;
(ii) members or veterans of the Armed
Forces;
(iii) displaced and unemployed energy
workers;
(iv) registered apprentices who have
completed less than 15 percent of the required
hours for the apprenticeship program in which
the registered apprentices are enrolled; or
(v) persons who--
(I) were formerly--
(aa) incarcerated in a
juvenile or adult detention or
correctional facility; or
(bb) placed on probation,
community supervision, or in a
diversion program;
(II) are emancipated from the
foster care system;
(III) have a disability;
(IV) are experiencing homelessness;
(V) receive public assistance; or
(VI) lack a general education or
high school diploma; and
(B) all electricians installing, maintaining, and
operating electric vehicle supply equipment (including
chargers) shall be--
(i) certified through the Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure Training Program (as defined in
section 680.104 of title 23, Code of Federal
Regulations (or successor regulations)); or
(ii) graduates of or in possession of a
continuing education certificate from a
registered apprenticeship program for
electricians that--
(I) includes charger-specific
training; and
(II) complies with the standards
and requirements of the National
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula
Program.
(2) Wages.--
(A) In general.--As a condition of receiving a
grant under this section, an eligible entity shall
ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed by a
nongovernmental entity that enters into a contract for
the performance of construction, alteration, or repair
work that is facilitated, in whole or in part, by the
grant, or a subcontract thereof, are paid wages at
rates not less than those prevailing on similar
construction, alteration, or repair work in the
locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in
accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title
40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the
``Davis-Bacon Act'').
(B) Labor standards.--With respect to the labor
standards described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary
of Labor shall have the authority and functions set
forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64
Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title
40, United States Code.
(j) Limits on Charging Fees.--
(1) In general.--An eligible entity that installs an
electric vehicle charging station using a grant received under
this section--
(A) shall implement pricing policies for that
electric vehicle charging station that are affordable
and equitable for all users; and
(B) shall not impose fees for that electric vehicle
charging station that are excessive, in accordance with
paragraph (2).
(2) Excessive fees.--A fee shall be considered excessive
for purposes of paragraph (1)(B) if the fee is--
(A) higher than the average market rate for
charging services in the same geographic area;
(B) not proportional to the cost of providing the
charging service;
(C) designed to discourage or prevent use of the
charging station; or
(D) designed to generate revenue for the entity
operating the charging station beyond the reasonable
costs of providing the charging service.
(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2024 through 2033.
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