[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[S. 5222 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 5222
To establish the Cleaner Transportation at Recreational Areas to
Improve our Landmarks and Sites (Cleaner TRAILS) Initiative to
facilitate the installation of zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure on National Forest System land, National Park System
land, and certain related land, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 3, 2026
Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Bennet,
Ms. Hirono, and Ms. Rosen) introduced the following bill; which was
read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources
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A BILL
To establish the Cleaner Transportation at Recreational Areas to
Improve our Landmarks and Sites (Cleaner TRAILS) Initiative to
facilitate the installation of zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure on National Forest System land, National Park System
land, and certain related land, 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 ``Deploying Revolutionary and
Innovative Vehicle Energy-supply Across America Act of 2026'' or the
``DRIVE Across America Act of 2026''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Appropriate agency.--The term ``appropriate agency''
means the Forest Service or the National Park Service, as
applicable.
(2) Appropriate agency head.--The term ``appropriate agency
head'' means--
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through
the Chief of the Forest Service, with respect to--
(i) National Forest System land;
(ii) a site described in paragraph
(4)(A)(iii) relating to the Forest Service; and
(iii) land described in paragraph
(4)(A)(iv) relating to--
(I) National Forest System land; or
(II) a site described in clause
(ii); and
(B) the Secretary of the Interior, acting through
the Director of the National Park Service, with respect
to--
(i) National Park System land;
(ii) a site described in paragraph
(4)(A)(iii) relating to the National Park
Service; and
(iii) land described in paragraph
(4)(A)(iv) relating to--
(I) National Park System land; or
(II) a site described in clause
(ii).
(3) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives;
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House
of Representatives;
(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives;
(D) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate; and
(E) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(4) Covered land.--
(A) In general.--The term ``covered land'' means--
(i) National Forest System land;
(ii) National Park System land;
(iii) any site--
(I) that is affiliated with the
Forest Service or the National Park
Service that is not under the immediate
control of the Chief of the Forest
Service or the Director of the National
Park Service; and
(II) with respect to which an
appropriate agency head has entered
into an agreement with the owner or
operator of the site for the
installation of zero-emission vehicle
fueling infrastructure at the site,
after making a determination that the
infrastructure to be installed under
the agreement is related to providing
zero-emission vehicles with access to
the site; and
(iv) any land--
(I) that is located not more than
25 miles from--
(aa) land described in
clause (i) or (ii); or
(bb) a site described in
clause (iii); and
(II) with respect to which an
appropriate agency head has entered
into an agreement with the owner of the
land for the installation of zero-
emission vehicle fueling infrastructure
on the land, after making a
determination that the infrastructure
to be installed under the agreement is
related to providing zero-emission
vehicles with access to--
(aa) land described in
clause (i) or (ii); or
(bb) a site described in
clause (iii).
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``covered land'' includes
land described in clause (iii) or (iv) of subparagraph
(A) that is owned by--
(i) a unit of local government; or
(ii) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section
4 of the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)).
(5) Covered use case.--The term ``covered use case''
includes--
(A) the use of a zero-emission vehicle (including a
zero-emission recreational vehicle), zero-emission
vehicle fueling infrastructure, or an emerging mobility
option for--
(i) an appropriate agency fleet;
(ii) law enforcement, fire prevention or
response, or first responders;
(iii) agency transit vehicles or fleets; or
(iv) non-agency transit vehicles or fleets;
(B) the use of zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure for personal vehicles of members of the
public, including on-road zero-emission vehicles and
zero-emission recreational vehicles;
(C) the use of zero-emission vehicles (including
personal vehicles and zero-emission recreational
vehicles) by members of the public on covered land; and
(D) any additional use case identified by an
appropriate agency head, as determined necessary by the
appropriate agency head.
(6) Emerging mobility option.--The term ``emerging mobility
option'' includes--
(A) multiple options of different zero-emission
vehicles;
(B) micromobility options;
(C) ridesharing;
(D) traveler information technology;
(E) automated vehicle technology; and
(F) any additional technology or mobility solution
determined appropriate by an appropriate agency head.
(7) Zero-emission recreational vehicle.--The term ``zero-
emission recreational vehicle'' means a recreational vehicle,
including an off-highway vehicle, a boat, a camper, and any
other recreational vehicle, that is a zero-emission vehicle.
(8) Zero-emission vehicle.--The term ``zero-emission
vehicle'' means--
(A) a vehicle described in section 88.1(b) of title
40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor
regulation);
(B) a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions
of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) or
greenhouse gas under any possible operational modes or
conditions;
(C) a vehicle that--
(i) is propelled by both an internal
combustion engine and an electric motor; and
(ii) produces zero exhaust emissions when
running on only electricity; or
(D) a vehicle fueled with pure hydrogen gas that
produces no tailpipe emissions, only emitting water
vapor and warm air.
(9) Zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure.--The term
``zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure'' means
infrastructure used to charge or fuel a zero-emission vehicle
and the components supporting that infrastructure, including,
at a minimum, transformers, grid improvements, and storage
capacity.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF CLEANER TRANSPORTATION AT RECREATIONAL AREAS
TO IMPROVE OUR LANDMARKS AND SITES (CLEANER TRAILS)
INITIATIVE.
(a) Establishment.--The appropriate agency heads, in consultation
with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the General
Services Administration, shall collaborate to establish an initiative,
to be known as the ``Cleaner Transportation at Recreational Areas to
Improve our Landmarks and Sites Initiative'' (or the ``Cleaner TRAILS
Initiative''), to facilitate the use of zero-emission vehicles and
emerging mobility options and the installation of zero-emission vehicle
fueling infrastructure on covered land.
(b) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--The appropriate agency heads, in
consultation with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
and the General Services Administration, shall develop and
carry out a comprehensive interagency strategy to enable the
establishment and expansion of zero-emission vehicles, zero-
emission vehicle fueling infrastructure, and emerging mobility
options for covered use cases on covered land, including by--
(A) conducting an analysis for a successful phased
transition at each relevant park, unit, or site,
specifically taking into consideration those areas with
the greatest complexity;
(B) coordinating and utilizing all appropriate
Federal interagency support (including the Joint Office
of Energy and Transportation), including by leveraging
the Vehicle Technologies Office of the Department of
Energy and relationships with National Laboratories;
(C) considering and planning possible incentives
for concessionaires, shuttle service providers, or
other transportation services on covered land to
utilize zero-emission vehicle technologies and emerging
mobility options;
(D) developing consistent policies, best practices,
and guidance to accomplish the goals of the Cleaner
TRAILS Initiative across the appropriate agencies;
(E) developing a coordinated and consistent
approach across appropriate agency offices, regions,
and States;
(F) developing successful and sustainable
coordination or partnerships with Federal, State,
local, and Tribal entities;
(G) utilizing additional Federal funding
opportunities to accomplish the goals of the strategy;
(H) developing the ability to leverage external
partnerships with a clear division of responsibilities
and future expectations regarding ownership,
installation, maintenance, and reporting;
(I) providing recommendations to the appropriate
committees of Congress relating to--
(i) any policy changes necessary to
accomplish the strategy; or
(ii) any financial needs relevant to
accomplish the strategy and the goals of the
Cleaner TRAILS Initiative;
(J) providing guidance to appropriate agency
regions, offices, parks, units, and sites on
appropriate considerations for expansion of zero-
emission vehicle technology and emerging mobility
options, including--
(i) the needs for each transportation
function within appropriate agency parks,
units, or sites, including a minimum number of
parks, units, or sites designated by the
appropriate agency heads;
(ii) how to choose the appropriate level of
charging for each transportation function; and
(iii) how to comply with existing policies
relating to natural and cultural resources;
(K) developing policies for entering into
agreements with public, private, or nonprofit entities
for the acquisition, ownership, installation,
maintenance, repair (or, if applicable, replacement),
and operation (including user-fee processing and
collection, as needed) of publicly accessible--
(i) zero-emission vehicles and emerging
mobility options on covered land; and
(ii) zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure on covered land that is directly
related to the charging or fueling of zero-
emission vehicles in accordance with this
section;
(L) acquiring, by purchase or lease, in
coordination with the Administrator of General
Services, zero-emission vehicles, including shuttle
vehicles, for the fleets and emerging mobility options
of the Forest Service and the National Park Service;
(M) providing information to the public regarding
the availability of local transportation services and
existing and planned zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure on covered land, including by providing
access to any federally managed mapping data for zero-
emission vehicle fueling infrastructure on any relevant
website;
(N) allowing for the use of zero-emission vehicle
fueling infrastructure by employees of the Forest
Service and the National Park Service to charge or fuel
zero-emission vehicles used by the employees in
commuting to or from work;
(O) allowing user-fee processing and collection, as
needed, on covered land for all publicly accessible and
agency-accessible zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure that is directly related to the charging
or fueling of a zero-emission vehicle in accordance
with this section;
(P) allowing for contractual partnerships with
local supporters of covered land;
(Q) developing policies to ensure consideration of,
and planning for, any needed upgrading of utilities at
relevant appropriate agency parks, units, or sites,
including with respect to--
(i) the electric grid (including
substations, transformers, distribution lines,
and panels);
(ii) the potential for bidirectional
charging and energy storage opportunities;
(iii) communication infrastructure for
networked charging infrastructure (such as
cellular service or Wi-Fi);
(iv) distributed energy generation (such as
on-site renewable energy);
(v) energy storage;
(vi) smart charging;
(vii) microgrids;
(viii) redundancy;
(ix) updating guidance to incorporate
future zero-emission vehicle utility
infrastructure needs into current and future
construction projects; and
(x) understanding permitting and compliance
needs and project timelines to avoid delays;
(R) developing training programs, materials, and
workforce development programs to equip appropriate
agency staff to safely and effectively transition to
zero-emission vehicle technologies and emerging
mobility options;
(S) developing a plan to increase the number of
zero-emission vehicles in the fleet and used in shuttle
operations of each of the Forest Service and the
National Park Service (other than vehicles used for law
enforcement purposes)--
(i) to, by 2030, the greater of--
(I) a number that is equal to or
greater than 125 percent of the number
of zero-emission vehicles in the fleet
and shuttle operations of the
applicable agency on the date of
enactment of this Act; and
(II) a number that is equal to or
greater than 25 percent of all vehicles
in the fleet and shuttle operations of
the applicable agency; or
(ii) if the appropriate agency heads
determine that the goal described in clause (i)
cannot be met due to documented barriers,
including the lack of availability of zero-
emission vehicle models suitable for the
applicable fleet function, supply chain
constraints affecting delivery timelines, or
inadequate charging infrastructure on covered
land, as certified in writing by the applicable
agency head, in a manner consistent with the
goal of increasing the number of zero-emission
vehicles in the fleet and used in the shuttle
operations of each of the Forest Service and
the National Park Service to the applicable
number described in that clause as soon as
practicable; and
(T) developing a plan to support current and future
users of zero-emission recreational vehicles in
accessing and using covered land under the jurisdiction
of the appropriate agency heads, including by informing
agency staff and visitors of, and directing agency
staff and visitors to, zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure on covered land, including in publicly
and privately managed locations.
(2) Updates.--The strategy developed under paragraph (1)
shall be updated not less frequently than once every 2 years.
(3) Public availability.--
(A) In general.--The strategy developed under
paragraph (1) shall be made publicly available,
including on the websites of each of the Forest Service
and the National Park Service.
(B) Deadline for initial publication.--Not later
than 90 days after the date on which development of the
initial strategy under paragraph (1) is complete, the
appropriate agency heads shall make the strategy
developed under paragraph (1) publicly available.
(4) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days before
the strategy developed under paragraph (1) (including any
updated strategy) is made publicly available under paragraph
(3), the appropriate agency heads shall submit the strategy to
the appropriate committees of Congress.
(c) Requirement.--In carrying out this section, the appropriate
agency heads, in consultation with the Joint Office of Energy and
Transportation and any agency the appropriate agency heads determine
necessary, shall ensure that the installation and use of zero-emission
vehicles and zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure on covered
land--
(1) is consistent with--
(A) all rules established for the covered land on
which the zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure
is installed;
(B) any applicable general management plan prepared
under section 100502 of title 54, United States Code,
for that covered land;
(C) any applicable land and resource management
plan developed under section 6 of the Forest and
Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16
U.S.C. 1604) for that covered land; and
(D) any other organizing or other document relating
to the management of that covered land; and
(2) complies with all applicable laws relating to the
management of the covered land.
(d) Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling Infrastructure.--
(1) Considerations.--In determining the location for zero-
emission vehicle fueling infrastructure acquired and installed
on covered land under subsection (b), the appropriate agency
heads, in consultation with any agency the appropriate agency
heads determine necessary, shall consider how a proposed
location would--
(A) support the use of zero-emission vehicles by
Federal fleets and visitors to Federal facilities;
(B) support the users of zero-emission recreational
vehicles with respect to accessing and using covered
land under the jurisdiction of the appropriate agency
head;
(C) complement, to the extent feasible, alternative
fueling corridor networks established under section
151(a) of title 23, United States Code;
(D) be consistent with minimum Federal Government
standards for charging equipment;
(E) meet current or anticipated market demands for
charging or fueling infrastructure;
(F) impact utility capacity and any necessary
utility infrastructure buildout; and
(G) enable or accelerate the construction of
charging or fueling infrastructure that would be
unlikely to be completed without Federal assistance.
(2) Location of infrastructure.--Any zero-emission vehicles
or zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure acquired,
installed, or operated under subsection (b) shall be located on
covered land.
(3) Requirement.--The locations of all new publicly
available zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure
acquired, installed, or operated under subsection (b) shall
be--
(A) shared with the Joint Office of Energy and
Transportation for inclusion on any applicable
registries or maps of fueling infrastructure locations;
(B) provided via a cumulative national map
accessible on the website for each appropriate land
management agency; and
(C) provided to the public on the website for each
impacted or appropriate covered land.
(e) Increasing Zero-Emission Vehicles in Fleets and Shuttle
Operations.--In acquiring zero-emission vehicles for use by the Forest
Service or the National Park Service under this section, the
appropriate agency head, in consultation with the Joint Office of
Energy and Transportation and any agency the appropriate agency head
determines necessary, shall take into consideration--
(1) the availability on relevant covered land of zero-
emission vehicle fueling infrastructure acquired and installed
under this section;
(2) the strategy developed under subsection (b); and
(3) current and future uses of zero-emission recreational
vehicles to carry out the mission of the Forest Service or the
National Park Service, as applicable, including--
(A) in the fleet and shuttle operations of the
applicable agency; and
(B) to support current and future users of zero-
emission recreational vehicles in accessing and using
covered land pursuant to the plan developed under
subsection (b)(1)(T).
(f) Relationship to Existing Program.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, with respect to the program described subsection (a)
of section 400AA of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.
6374), the acquisition of zero-emission vehicles for use by the Forest
Service or the National Park Service under this section shall be--
(1) considered to be an acquisition of an alternative
fueled vehicle (as defined in subsection (g) of that section)
for purposes of that program; and
(2) counted toward any requirement under that program
relating to the acquisition of alternative fueled vehicles (as
so defined).
(g) Use of Fees.--
(1) In general.--The appropriate agency heads shall use any
fees collected pursuant to subparagraphs (K) or (O) of
subsection (b)(1) for the staffing, operations, and maintenance
of the Cleaner TRAILS Initiative.
(2) Funds and accounts.--The appropriate agency heads may
establish funds and accounts to manage and handle any fees
collected as described in paragraph (1).
(h) Funding.--
(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section for each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2031--
(A) $100,000,000 to the Secretary of the Interior,
acting through the Director of the National Park
Service; and
(B) $100,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture,
acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
(2) Limitations on use of funds.--
(A) Federal fleets.--Not more than 20 percent of
any funds appropriated to carry out this section for a
fiscal year may be used to acquire zero-emission
vehicles under subsection (b)(1)(L).
(B) Urbanized areas.--Not more than 30 percent of
any funds appropriated to carry out this section for a
fiscal year may be used to acquire, install, or operate
zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure in an
urbanized area (as designated by the Bureau of the
Census).
(C) Administrative costs.--Not more than 4 percent
of any funds appropriated to carry out this section for
a fiscal year may be used for administrative costs.
SEC. 4. AGREEMENTS FOR SHUTTLE OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON
NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND AND NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
LAND.
In entering into an agreement with an entity to provide shuttle or
other transportation services on or to covered land, an appropriate
agency head shall give priority consideration to an entity that would
provide the applicable services using zero-emission vehicles.
SEC. 5. REPORT.
Not later than 120 days after the Cleaner TRAILS Initiative is
established under section 3(a), and annually thereafter, the
appropriate agency heads shall coordinate to submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a report that describes--
(1) the location of--
(A) any zero-emission vehicles or zero-emission
vehicle fueling infrastructure acquired, installed, or
operated, or planned to be acquired, installed, or
operated, under section 3(b)(1)(K);
(B) any zero-emission vehicles acquired for the
fleet of the Forest Service or the National Park
Service under section 3(b)(1)(L); and
(C) any shuttle or other transportation services on
or to covered land that are newly established or
converted to clean technology pursuant to an agreement
entered into by an appropriate agency head during the
period covered by the report;
(2) with respect to any agreement described in paragraph
(1)(C), how the appropriate agency head complied with the
requirements of section 4;
(3) the amount of Federal funds expended to carry out the
strategy under section 3(b);
(4) any allocation of costs or benefits between the Federal
Government and private or nonprofit entities under an agreement
entered into by the appropriate agency heads under section
3(b)(1)(K);
(5) the justifications for the expenditure of funds to
carry out section 3 during the period covered by the report,
including, with respect to any zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure installed during the period covered by the
report, an analysis of each of the considerations under section
3(d)(1);
(6) if applicable, any challenges in procuring or utilizing
zero-emission vehicles or zero-emission vehicle fueling
infrastructure;
(7) if applicable, any challenges in acquiring the
necessary workforce to install, operate, or maintain--
(A) any zero-emission vehicles or zero-emission
vehicle fueling infrastructure acquired, installed, or
operated, or planned to be acquired, installed, or
operated, under section 3(b)(1)(K); and
(B) any zero-emission vehicles acquired for the
fleet of the Forest Service or the National Park
Service under section 3(b)(1)(L);
(8) the financial or funding implications for the strategy
developed under section 3(b), including current or future cost
savings to the appropriate agencies or appropriate agency
parks, units, or sites; and
(9) the plans developed under subparagraphs (S) and (T) of
section 3(b)(1) (including any updates to those plans).
SEC. 6. CLEANER TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAVELERS.
(a) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.--The Joint Office of
Energy and Transportation shall, in carrying out the duties of the
office, include consideration of increased adoption of electric
vehicles supporting travel and tourism, including at and around medium
hub airports and large hub airports (as those terms are defined in
section 47102 of title 49, United States Code) and at and around
Federal land, and consideration of ways to support travel and tourism
sectors, including by--
(1) coordinating with the Federal Highway Administration
and the Forest Service and National Park Service with respect
to--
(A) alternative fueling corridors designated under
section 151(a) of title 23, United States Code,
including current and future designations; and
(B) the consideration of Department of
Transportation funding to applicants for projects that
serve--
(i) appropriate units of the National Park
System or other sites managed by a Federal land
management agency; or
(ii) locations not more than 25 miles from
the areas described in clause (i);
(2) encouraging States and other recipients of funding
under the National Electric Vehicle Formula Program described
in paragraph (2) of the matter under the heading ``highway
infrastructure program'' under the heading ``Federal Highway
Administration'' under the heading ``DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'' in title VIII of division J of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58; 135
Stat. 1421) (commonly known as the ``National Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure Formula Program'') to consider increased
adoption of electric vehicles at and around airports and
consideration of ways to support travel, tourism, and outdoor
recreation sectors, including by--
(A) adopting electrification strategies for
increased adoption of electric vehicles and charging
infrastructure at and around airports;
(B) supporting travel and tourism sectors,
including rental cars, taxis, rideshares, and other
similar shuttle services to expand the adoption of
electric vehicles;
(C) supporting the outdoor recreation industry
through use of electric vehicles and charging
infrastructure including at and around Federal sites
and land managed by a Federal agency, including the
National Park Service, the Forest Service, and other
Federal land management agencies; and
(D) emphasizing the importance of driver education
on where and how to charge and electric vehicle when
traveling within the State or locality;
(3) providing technical assistance and advice to the
electric vehicle industry and electric vehicle users to support
the increased use of electric vehicles, including--
(A) State, Tribal, and local communities, including
governmental agencies and departments in those
communities responsible for public works and
infrastructure, airport authorities, local school
districts, and other entities as appropriate;
(B) the domestic and imported automobile industry;
(C) the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry,
fleets, ports, and intermodal logistics facilities
operators;
(D) transit agencies and other public sector
fleets;
(E) electric utilities and other domestic energy
providers, including the transportation fueling
industry;
(F) the workforce and organized labor in industries
associated with transportation electrification,
including entities that provide educational and
workforce training and enhanced worker safety;
(G) the battery supply chain, the critical minerals
supply chain, and other supply chains for vehicles and
charging infrastructure;
(H) the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation
industries and the communities that support those
industries, including high mileage fleets such as taxis
and transportation network companies;
(I) law enforcement and first responders, including
by sharing information to support those entities in
engaging with electric vehicle technology, including
safety and fire issues, such as new tools and practices
to combat and safely control electric vehicle battery
fires; and
(J) any other sectors, as the Secretary of Energy
and the Secretary of Transportation determine to be
appropriate; and
(4) consider increased adoption of electric vehicles at
locations that support tourism, including around airports, and
consideration of ways to support travel, tourism, and outdoor
recreation sectors, including through taking actions described
in subsection (d).
(b) Grants for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure.--Section 151(f)
of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (11) as
paragraphs (10) through (12), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:
``(9) Traveler electrification set-aside.--Of the amounts
made available for each fiscal year to carry out this
subsection, the Secretary shall use an amount equal to 10
percent to provide grants under this subsection for projects
eligible under this subsection--
``(A) for charging infrastructure that helps
increase adoption and mobility of electric vehicles at
and around airports; or
``(B) that support long-haul travel, and the
travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors,
including in support of travel to and from Federal
sites and land managed by a Federal agency, including
the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and
other Federal land management agencies.''.
(c) Electric Vehicle Working Group.--
(1) In general.--Section 25006 of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 151 note; Public Law 117-58)
is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking ``working
group'' and inserting ``commission'';
(B) in subsection (a), by striking paragraphs (1)
and (2) and inserting the following:
``(1) Commission.--The term `commission' means the electric
vehicle commission established under subsection (b)(1).
``(2) Secretaries.--The term `Secretaries' means the
Secretary and the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Joint
Office of Energy and Transportation.'';
(C) by striking ``working group'' each place it
appears and inserting ``commission'';
(D) in subsection (b)(2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)(ii)--
(I) in the matter preceding
subclause (I), by striking ``25'' and
inserting ``28''; and
(II) in subclause (II), by striking
``19'' and inserting ``22''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (C)(i)(I)--
(I) in item (rr), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(II) in item (ss), by striking
``and'' at the end; and
(III) by adding at the end the
following:
``(tt) the travel and
tourism sector, including
specific consideration of the
airport and rental car sectors;
``(uu) the public land or
outdoor recreation sectors; and
``(vv) firefighters, law
enforcement, or other first
responders; and''; and
(E) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Working group'' and inserting ``Commission'';
and
(ii) in subparagraph (A)(ix), by striking
``travel;'' and inserting the following:
``travel, including the electrification of--
``(I) travel, tourism, and outdoor
recreation, such as airports and the
ability of travelers to use electric
vehicles, including rental cars, taxis,
rideshares, and other similar shuttle
services; and
``(II) transportation associated
with travelers to, from, and within
units of the National Park System and
other sites managed by Federal land
management agencies;''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents in section
1(b) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law
117-58; 135 Stat. 434) is amended by striking the item relating
to section 25006 and inserting the following:
``Sec. 25006. Electric vehicle commission.''.
(d) Increased Adoption of Electric Vehicles at Locations That
Support Tourism, Including Around Airports.--
(1) In general.--The Joint Office of Energy and
Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shall, in
carrying out the program described in subsection (a)(2),
include consideration of increased adoption of electric
vehicles at locations that support travel, tourism, and outdoor
recreation sectors, including around airports, including by--
(A) requiring States and other recipients of
funding under the program to provide planning for
charging infrastructure that supports--
(i) popular corridors for long-haul travel;
(ii) popular destinations and attractions
for tourists;
(iii) electrification strategies for
increased adoption of electric vehicles and
charging infrastructure at and around medium
hub airports and large hub airports (as those
terms are defined in section 47102 of title 49,
United States Code);
(iv) the travel and tourism sectors,
including rental cars, taxis, rideshares, and
other similar shuttle services to expand the
adoption of electric vehicles;
(v) the outdoor recreation industry through
the use of electric vehicles and charging
infrastructure, including at and around Federal
sites and land managed by a Federal agency,
including the National Park Service, the Forest
Service, and other Federal land management
agencies; and
(vi) locations not more than 25 miles from
Federal sites and land described in clause (v);
and
(B) emphasizing the importance of driver education
on where and how to charge an electric vehicle when
traveling within the State or locality.
(2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Joint
Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Highway
Administration shall consult with travel and tourism industry
stakeholders, including the private sector, State tourism
offices, and destination marketing organizations.
(3) Guidance.--The Joint Office of Energy and
Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shall
issue guidance to clarify that funding under the program
described in subsection (a)(2) may be used to support highway
and Interstate access and units of the National Park System,
national forests, and other land and sites managed by a Federal
land management agency.
SEC. 7. EXTENDING CLEAN TRANSPORTATION ACCESS TO HOV FACILITIES.
Section 166(b)(5)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended,
in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``Before September 30,
2025, if'' and inserting ``If''.
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