Bill Summary
The "USA Electrify Forward Act" is a comprehensive bill that aims to promote American leadership in the manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of electric vehicle charging networks. It includes provisions for a domestic manufacturing conversion grant program, transportation electrification, and model building codes for integrating electric vehicle supply equipment into residential and commercial buildings. The bill also amends previous legislation to include heavy-duty vehicles and requires states to consider ratemaking standards for electric vehicle charging. Additionally, it amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to require states to consider measures to stimulate investment in electric vehicle supply equipment and allows for exemptions for states that have already taken similar actions.
Possible Impacts
1. A person looking to purchase a new car will be affected by this legislation as it promotes the manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles, providing them with more options for environmentally friendly transportation.
2. Businesses and homeowners will be impacted by the "Model Building Code for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment" section of the legislation as it directs the Secretary to develop or update building codes to incorporate electric vehicle supply equipment and renewable power equipment, potentially making it easier for them to have access to charging infrastructure for their electric vehicles.
3. State governments and electric utilities will be affected by the amendments to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, as they are required to consider and implement measures to stimulate investment in electric vehicle infrastructure and allow for cost recovery for integrating this equipment. This could potentially lead to increased access and availability of charging infrastructure for electric vehicle users.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5558 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5558
To promote American leadership in vehicle manufacturing, job creation,
improved air quality, and climate protection through domestic
manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of
electric vehicle charging networks, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 8, 2020
Mrs. Dingell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To promote American leadership in vehicle manufacturing, job creation,
improved air quality, and climate protection through domestic
manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of
electric vehicle charging networks, 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 ``USA Electrify Forward Act''.
SEC. 2. DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING CONVERSION GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) Hybrid Vehicles, Advanced Vehicles, and Fuel Cell Buses.--
Subtitle B of title VII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.
16061 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in the subtitle header, by inserting ``Plug-In Electric
Vehicles,'' before ``Hybrid Vehicles''; and
(2) in part 1, in the part header, by striking ``hybrid''
and inserting ``plug-in electric''.
(b) Plug-In Electric Vehicles.--Section 711 of the Energy Policy
Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16061) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 711. PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
``The Secretary shall accelerate domestic manufacturing efforts
directed toward the improvement of batteries, power electronics, and
other technologies for use in plug-in electric vehicles.''.
(c) Efficient Hybrid and Advanced Diesel Vehicles.--Section 712 of
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16062) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, plug-in
electric vehicles,'' after ``efficient hybrid''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) Priority.--Priority shall be given to--
``(A) the refurbishment or retooling of
manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased
operation or will cease operation in the near future;
and
``(B) applications containing a written assurance
that--
``(i) all laborers and mechanics employed
by contractors or subcontractors during
construction, alteration, retooling, or repair
that is financed, in whole or in part, by a
grant under this subsection shall be paid wages
at rates not less than those prevailing on
similar construction in the locality, as
determined by the Secretary of Labor in
accordance with sections 3141 through 3144,
3146, and 3147 of title 40, United States Code;
``(ii) all laborers and mechanics employed
by the owner or operator of a manufacturing
facility that is financed, in whole or in part,
by a grant under this subsection shall be paid
wages at rates not less than those prevailing
on similar construction in the locality, as
determined by the Secretary of Labor in
accordance with sections 3141 through 3144,
3146, and 3147 of title 40, United States Code;
and
``(iii) the Secretary of Labor shall, with
respect to the labor standards described in
this paragraph, have the authority and
functions set forth in Reorganization Plan
Numbered 14 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. App.) and section
3145 of title 40, United States Code.''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Cost Share and Guarantee of Operation.--
``(1) Condition.--A recipient of a grant under this section
shall pay the Secretary the full amount of the grant if the
facility financed in whole or in part under this subsection
fails to manufacture goods for a period of at least 10 years
after the completion of construction.
``(2) Cost share.--Section 988(c) shall apply to a grant
made under this subsection.
``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary $2.5 billion for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2030.
``(e) Period of Availability.--An award made under this section
after the date of enactment of this subsection shall only be available
with respect to facilities and equipment placed in service before
December 30, 2035.''.
SEC. 3. TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION.
Section 131 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42
U.S.C. 17011) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(6)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``and petroleum,'' and inserting ``petroleum,
expand use of electric vehicles, and facilitate
electrification of the transportation sector,'';
(B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and ground
support equipment at ports'' before the semicolon;
(C) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and
vehicles'' before the semicolon;
(D) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(E) in subparagraph (I)--
(i) by striking ``battery chargers,''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(F) by adding at the end the following:
``(J) plug-in electric vehicle charging
infrastructure, including publicly accessible charging
infrastructure, including infrastructure accessible to
rural, urban, and low-income communities or
infrastructure on commercial property; and
``(K) multi-use charging hubs used for multiple
forms of transportation.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(A)--
(i) in clause (i), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ``,
vehicle components, and plug-in electric
vehicle charging equipment'' after
``vehicles''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(iii) contain a written assurance that
all laborers and mechanics employed by
contractors or subcontractors during
construction, alteration, or repair that is
financed, in whole or in part, by a grant under
this section shall be paid wages at rates not
less than those prevailing on similar
construction in the locality, as determined by
the Secretary of Labor in accordance with
sections 3141 through 3144, 3146, and 3147 of
title 40, United States Code (and the Secretary
of Labor shall, with respect to the labor
standards described in this clause, have the
authority and functions set forth in
Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (5
U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40,
United States Code); and''; and
(B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``$90,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012'' and inserting
``$2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through
2030''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the header, by striking ``Near-Term'' and
inserting ``Large-Scale''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$95,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013'' and inserting
``$2,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through
2030''.
SEC. 4. MODEL BUILDING CODE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT.
(a) Development.--The Secretary shall develop a proposal to
establish or update, as appropriate, model building codes for--
(1) integrating electric vehicle supply equipment into
residential and commercial buildings that include space for
individual vehicle or fleet vehicle parking; and
(2) integrating onsite renewable power equipment and
electric storage equipment (including electric vehicle
batteries to be used for electric storage) into residential and
commercial buildings.
(b) Consultation.--In developing the proposal under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders representing the building
construction industry, manufacturers of electric vehicles and electric
vehicle supply equipment, State and local governments, and any other
persons with relevant expertise or interests.
(c) Deadline.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit the proposal developed under
subsection (a) to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and
Air Conditioning Engineers, the International Code Council, and the
States for consideration.
SEC. 5. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES MANUFACTURING INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42
U.S.C. 17013) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A)
through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii),
respectively, and indenting appropriately;
(ii) by striking ``(1) Advanced technology
vehicle.--'' and all that follows through
``meets--'' and inserting the following:
``(1) Advanced technology vehicle.--The term `advanced
technology vehicle' means--
``(A) an ultra efficient vehicle;
``(B) a light duty vehicle that meets--'';
(iii) by amending subparagraph (B)(iii) (as
so redesignated) to read as follows:
``(iii) the applicable regulatory standards
for emissions of greenhouse gases for model
year 2021 through 2025 vehicles promulgated by
the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency on October 15, 2012 (77 Fed.
Reg. 62624); or''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) a heavy-duty vehicle (including a medium-duty
passenger vehicle), as defined in section 86.1803-01 of
title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor
regulations), that--
``(i) complies early with the applicable
regulatory standards for emissions of
greenhouse gases for model year 2024 vehicles
promulgated by the Administrator on October 25,
2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 73478);
``(ii) complies early with, or demonstrates
achievement below, the applicable regulatory
standards for emissions of greenhouse gases for
model year 2027 vehicles promulgated by the
Administrator on October 25, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg.
73478); or
``(iii) emits zero emissions of greenhouse
gases.'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating
paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through
(4), respectively; and
(C) by amending paragraph (3) (as so redesignated)
to read as follows:
``(4) Qualifying components.--The term `qualifying
components' means components, systems, or groups of subsystems
that the Secretary determines to be designed to reduce
emissions of greenhouse gases or oxides of nitrogen.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``automobile manufacturers,
ultra efficient vehicle manufacturers,'' and
inserting ``advanced technology vehicle
manufacturers''; and
(ii) by striking ``30 percent'' and
inserting ``50 percent'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``qualifying advanced technology vehicles;''
and inserting ``advanced technology vehicles;
or'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``;
or'' and inserting ``; and''; and
(iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``qualifying
vehicles, ultra efficient vehicles,'' and inserting
``advanced technology vehicles'';
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ``2020'' and inserting
``2030'' each place it appears;
(4) in subsection (g), by inserting ``or medium-duty or
heavy-duty vehicles that emit zero greenhouse gas emissions''
after ``ultra efficient vehicles'';
(5) in subsection (h)--
(A) in the header, by striking ``Automobile'' and
inserting ``Advanced Technology Vehicle''; and
(B) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``automobiles,
or components of automobiles'' and inserting ``advanced
technology vehicles, or components of advanced
technology vehicles''; and
(6) in subsection (i), by striking ``2008 through 2012''
and inserting ``2021 through 2030''.
SEC. 6. STATE CONSIDERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING.
(a) Consideration and Determination Respecting Certain Ratemaking
Standards.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies
Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(20) Electric vehicle charging programs.--
``(A) In general.--Each State shall consider--
``(i) authorizing measures to stimulate
investment in and deployment of electric
vehicle supply equipment and to foster the
market for vehicle charging;
``(ii) authorizing each electric utility of
the State to recover from ratepayers any
capital, operating expenditure, or other costs
of the electric utility relating to load
management, programs, or investments associated
with the integration of electric vehicle supply
equipment onto the grid and promoting greater
electrification of the transportation sector;
and
``(iii) allowing a person or agency that
owns and operates an electric vehicle charging
facility for the sole purpose of recharging an
electric vehicle battery to be excluded from
regulation as an electric utility pursuant to
section 3(4) when making electricity sales from
the use of the electric vehicle charging
facility, if such sales are the only sales of
electricity made by the person or agency.
``(B) Definition.--For purposes of this paragraph,
the term `electric vehicle supply equipment' means
conductors, including ungrounded, grounded, and
equipment grounding conductors, electric vehicle
connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings,
devices, power outlets, or apparatuses installed
specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an
electric vehicle.''.
(b) Obligations To Consider and Determine.--
(1) Time limitations.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended
by adding at the end the following:
``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the enactment of this
paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to
each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority)
and each nonregulated utility shall commence the consideration
referred to in section 111, or set a hearing date for
consideration, with respect to the standards established by
paragraph (20) of section 111(d).
``(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of the
enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority
(with respect to each electric utility for which it has
ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility,
shall complete the consideration, and shall make the
determination, referred to in section 111 with respect to each
standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d).''.
(2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public
Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is
amended by striking ``(19)'' and inserting ``(20)''.
(3) Prior state actions.--Section 112 of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(g) Prior State Actions.--Subsections (b) and (c) of this section
shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (20) of
section 111(d) in the case of any electric utility in a State if,
before the enactment of this subsection--
``(1) the State has implemented for such utility the
standard concerned (or a comparable standard);
``(2) the State regulatory authority for such State or
relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a
proceeding to consider implementation of the standard concerned
(or a comparable standard) for such utility;
``(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation
of such standard (or a comparable standard) for such utility;
or
``(4) the State has taken action to implement incentives or
other steps to strongly encourage the deployment of electric
vehicles.''.
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