Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act”.
Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and enhance certain tax credits for electric vehicles, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Extension of credit for previously-owned clean vehicles
Sec. 3 Extension of clean vehicle credit
in subsection (e)—
in paragraph (1)(B)(iv), by striking “during calendar year 2026” and inserting “after December 31, 2025”, and
in paragraph (2)(B)(iii), by striking “during calendar year 2026” and inserting “after December 31, 2025”, and
in subsection (h), by striking “September 30, 2025” and inserting “December 31, 2031”.
Effective date— The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 4 Extension and enhancement of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit
Extension— Section 30C(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “June 30, 2026” and inserting “December 31, 2031”.
Enhancement—
Elimination of eligible census tract requirement— Section 30C(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (3).
Vehicle charging equipment installed at a residence— Section 30C(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by paragraph (1), is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(3) Vehicle charging equipment installed at a residence—In the case of an individual, with respect to any qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property which is—
“(A) installed on or in connection with a dwelling unit which is used as a residence by such individual, and
“(B) capable of charging the battery of a motor vehicle propelled by electricity,”
Effective date— The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 5 Exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure
in subsection (a)—
in paragraph (16), by striking “or” at the end;
in paragraph (17), by striking the period at the end and inserting “, or”; and
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(18) zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.”
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(q) Zero-Emission vehicle infrastructure
“(1) In general—For purposes of subsection (a)(18), the term zero-emission vehicle infrastructure means any property (not including a building and its structural components) if such property is—
“(A) made available for use by—
“(i) members of the general public,
“(ii) residents of a multi-family residential building, or
“(iii) employees of a workplace or customers at a commercial location, and
“(B) used to charge or fuel zero-emissions vehicles, but only if the property is located at the point where the vehicles are charged or fueled.
“(2) Inclusion of utility service connections—The term zero-emission vehicle infrastructure shall include any utility service connections, utility panel upgrades, or contributions in aid of construction (as described in section 118) which are required for the charging or fueling of zero-emissions vehicles.
“(3) Zero-emissions vehicle
“(A) In general—The term zero-emissions vehicle means—
“(i) a zero-emission vehicle as defined in section 88.102–94 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection), or
“(ii) a vehicle that, under any possible operational modes and conditions, produces zero exhaust emissions of—
“(I) any criteria pollutant for which there are national ambient air quality standards under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) or precursor pollutant, or
“(II) any greenhouse gas.
“(B) Greenhouse gas—For purposes of this paragraph, the term greenhouse gas means any of the following:
“(i) Carbon dioxide.
“(ii) Methane.
“(iii) Nitrous oxide.
“(iv) Hydrofluorocarbons.
“(v) Perfluorocarbons.
“(vi) Sulfur hexafluoride.
“(4) Zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure located within other facilities or projects—For purposes of subsection (a), any zero-emission vehicle infrastructure located within—
“(A) a facility or project described in subsection (a), or
“(B) an area adjacent to a facility or project described in subsection (a) that primarily serves vehicles traveling to or from such facility or project,”
Effective date— The amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date which is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 6 Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
In general— In addition to existing duties, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation shall—
support in the administration of grants under section 151(f) of title 23, United States Code, and the program described in section 8(a);
serve as the Federal coordinating body and source of information, technical assistance, and coordination with respect to the expansion of the use of electric vehicles, including by developing a publicly accessible website with essential information relating to electric vehicles, such as—
a map that depicts the nationwide network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including such publicly accessible infrastructure available at Federal facilities or sites, such as facilities and land owned or managed by the National Park Service and the Forest Service;
a complete listing of Federal incentives and funding opportunities related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and
a catalog of incentives and funding opportunities offered by each State related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure;
coordinate with, and provide advice to, other Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Interior, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, the National Science Foundation, and any other relevant Federal agency, as determined by the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to the electrification of the United States transportation network through vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the supply chains of vehicles and charging infrastructure;
coordinate within the Department of Transportation to ensure minimum standards for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with the goal of ensuring technological neutrality within in a manner that supports and reflects advancements in technology and changing fleet and consumer needs;
provide technical assistance and advice to the electric vehicle industry and electric vehicle users to support the increased use of electric vehicles, including—
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;
the domestic and imported automobile industry;
the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry, fleets, ports, and intermodal logistics facilities operators;
transit agencies and other public sector fleets;
electric utilities and other domestic energy providers, including the transportation fueling industry;
the workforce and organized labor in industries associated with transportation electrification, including entities that provide educational and workforce training and enhanced worker safety;
the battery supply chain, the critical minerals supply chain, and other supply chains for vehicles and charging infrastructure;
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;
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
any other sectors, as the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Transportation determine to be appropriate; and
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 section 8(d).
Sec. 7 Electric vehicle commission
In general— Section 25006 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 151 note; Public Law 117–58) is amended—
in the section heading, by striking “working group” and inserting “commission”;
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.”
by striking “working group” each place it appears and inserting “commission”;
in subsection (b)(2)—
in subparagraph (A)(ii)—
in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking “25” and inserting “28”; and
in subclause (II), by striking “19” and inserting “22”; and
in subparagraph (C)(i)(I)—
in item (rr), by striking “and” at the end;
in item (ss), by striking “and” at the end; and
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”
in subsection (c)—
in paragraph (1)—
in the paragraph heading, by striking “Working group” and inserting “Commission”; and
in subparagraph (A)—
in clause (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 long-haul 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;”
in clause (xv), by striking “and” at the end;
by redesignating clause (xvi) as clause (xviii); and
by inserting after clause (xv) the following:
“(xvi) bidirectional charging capabilities and opportunities;
“(xvii) electric vehicle charger reliability challenges and solutions; and”
in paragraph (2)—
in subparagraph (B), by striking “and” at the end;
in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(D) in the case of the fourth report, by not later than 2 years after the date on which the third report is required to be submitted under subparagraph (C).”
in paragraph (3)(A)—
by striking clause (vii) and inserting the following:
“(vii) expand knowledge of the benefits of electric vehicles among consumers and the general public, including—
“(I) through the development of consumer-facing labels on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to better inform safe and efficient public use of the technology, including standardized and reliable information on equivalent metrics to miles per gallon and battery life and maintenance; and
“(II) through trainings and the dissemination of information, developed in consultation with domestic auto recyclers, to help inform stakeholders, including States and units of local government, on the most effective process of safe disposal, reuse, and recycling of electric vehicle parts, including batteries, to avoid environmental concerns and community impacts and to ensure the efficient use of those parts;”
in clause (ix), by striking “and” at the end;
in clause (x), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(xi) enhance coordination and information sharing—
“(I) with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security with respect to fire and other safety risks from electric vehicles and batteries, including for first responders, such as new tools and best practices to combat and safely control electric vehicle battery fires; and
“(II) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration with respect to ensuring the safety of workers from fire and other safety risks from electric vehicles and batteries.”
by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);
by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
“(e) FACA—Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the “Federal Advisory Committee Act”), shall not apply to the commission.”
in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking “third report required under subsection (c)(2)(C)” and inserting “fourth report required under subsection (c)(2)(D)”.
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. 8 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
In general— There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to remain available until expended, for 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”) (referred to in this section as the “program”), of which—
$3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 shall be used to carry out section 25006 of that Act (23 U.S.C. 151 note; Public Law 117–58); and
$150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 shall be for administration of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
Requirements—
In general— For the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, as part of the plan submitted by each State in carrying out the program, each State shall include the strategy of the State—
to have completed any applicable infrastructure investments for the alternative fueling corridors in the State, which may include publicly available charging infrastructure not funded under the program or otherwise operated by a private entity;
to review and report existing charging infrastructure to best understand any needed maintenance, repairs, or upgrades to ensure the infrastructure is in working order and can support the traveling public;
to review and report on efforts to ensure signage, mapping, and consumer education to ensure the awareness of charging infrastructure by road users;
after completing investments under subparagraph (A)—
to use not less than 20 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period to address the remaining needs of the underserved in urban and other non-rural communities;
to use not less than 20 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period to address the remaining needs of underserved rural communities;
to use not less than 20 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period for planning and support for the development and deployment of charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles; and
to use not more than 10 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period for issues relating to workforce and safety of electric vehicles, such as workforce training, recruitment, planning with local governments, and safety planning and preparations with law enforcement and first responders; and
in carrying out subparagraph (D), to create opportunities for individual communities, nonprofits, or private sector applicants to apply for individual subgrants to address public-facing charging needs for the residents, customers, or workers of those entities.
Waiver— The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, may waive 1 or more requirements under paragraph (1) with respect to 1 or more States if the Joint Office determines that there would be significant challenges or if a requirement would not be feasible.
Use of funds for grid upgrades— In carrying out the program, a State may use not more than 20 percent of the amounts apportioned to the State for energy grid upgrades to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Updates— In carrying out the program, the Secretary of Transportation shall review, and update as appropriate, regulations to carry out the program to include updated standards, including standards to support charging for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and that recognize the distinct business case of fleet charging.
Annual reports—
In general— Not later than June 1 of each year, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the program, including, for the applicable period—
a description of the status of the plan of each State submitted in carrying out the program and whether the plan has been approved;
a description of the funds provided to each State under the program;
an identification of, for each State, charging infrastructure installed or repaired using funds under the program; and
the extent to which States have complied with subsections (b) and (d) and the status of implementation of those subsections.
Publication— Not later than 30 days after the date on which a report is submitted under paragraph (1), the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation shall make the report publicly available on the website of the Joint Office.
Increased adoption of electric vehicles at locations that support tourism, including around airports—
In general— The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shall, in carrying out the program, include consideration of increased adoption of electric vehicles at locations that support travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors, including around airports, including by—
requiring States and other recipients of funding under the program to provide planning for charging infrastructure that supports—
popular corridors for long-haul travel;
popular destinations and attractions for tourists;
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);
the travel and tourism sectors, including rental cars, taxis, rideshares, and other similar shuttle services to expand the adoption of electric vehicles;
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
locations not more than 25 miles from Federal sites and land described in clause (v); and
emphasizing the importance of driver education on where and how to charge an electric vehicle when traveling within the State or locality.
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.
Guidance— The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shall issue guidance to clarify that funding under the program 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. 9 Grants for charging and fueling infrastructure
In general— There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out section 151(f) of title 23, United States Code—
$400,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
$450,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;
$500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029;
$550,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; and
$600,000,000 for fiscal year 2031.
Program improvements— Section 151(f) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—
in paragraph (3)—
in subparagraph (G), by striking “or” at the end;
by redesignating subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (I);
by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following:
“(H) a private entity; or”
in subparagraph (I) (as so redesignated), by striking “through (G)” and inserting “through (H)”;
in paragraph (5)—
in subparagraph (C), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “, or in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph (3)(H), consider whether the private entity” after “paragraph (6)”; and
in subparagraph (D), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “, or in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph (3)(H), consider whether the eligible entity has a plan” after “agreement”;
in paragraph (6)—
in subparagraph (A), by inserting “, or in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph (3)(H), for acquisition or installation,” after “acquisition or installation”;
by striking subparagraph (B);
by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively; and
by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:
“(B) Use of partnerships
“(i) In general—An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may submit an application in partnership with any other entity, including a private entity, that intends to participate in the implementation of an eligible project under this subsection and is integral to the success of the project.
“(ii) Competitive procurement—An eligible project carried out under this subsection for which the application was submitted by a partnership described in clause (i) shall be considered to satisfy section 200.319 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
“(iii) Treatment—For purposes of part 200 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)—
“(I) an eligible entity described in paragraph (3)(H) shall be considered to be a non-Federal entity as defined in section 200.1 of that title (or a successor regulation) with respect to a receipt of a grant under this subsection; and
“(II) a grant provided under this subsection to such an eligible entity shall be administered in accordance with guidance issued by the Secretary applicable to non-Federal entities (as so defined).
“(C) Workforce and safety—An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than 10 percent of the funds from the grant for activities relating to workforce and safety of electric vehicles, such as workforce training through registered apprenticeships, workforce recruitment, planning with local governments, and safety planning and preparations with law enforcement and first responders.”
by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (11) as paragraphs (10) through (12), respectively; and
by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:
“(9) Set-asides
“(A) 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—
“(i) for charging infrastructure that helps increase adoption and mobility of electric vehicles at and around airports; or
“(ii) 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.
“(B) Medium- and heavy-duty charging and fueling infrastructure—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 for charging and fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, such as port and intermodal depot projects.
“(C) Insufficient applications—If there are insufficient satisfactory applications for a fiscal year to carry out subparagraph (A) or (B), the Secretary shall use any unused amounts for other grants under this subsection.”
Sec. 10 Community flexibility for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Section 109(s) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—
by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
“(2) Community flexibility—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 680.106(b)(2) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this title or by any other Federal program may be installed using curbside designs to support community charging, which may consist of 1 or more charging ports that are co-located or distributed across separate pedestals, curbside installations, or nearby sites, and such ports shall be treated collectively as a single station for purposes of Federal law.”
Sec. 11 Low or no emission grants
There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out section 5339(c) of title 49, United States Code, $1,150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Sec. 12 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”.
Sec. 13 Workforce
Section 5507 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
in subsection (b)—
in paragraph (1), by striking “and” after the semicolon at the end;
in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(3) to target awareness of emerging technologies in transportation, including intelligent or smart transportation, cleaner transportation (such as zero-emission vehicles and fueling infrastructure, including electrification and hydrogen), and autonomous mobility (including unmanned aircraft systems).”
in subsection (d)—
by striking “The Secretary” and inserting the following:
“(1) Fiscal years 2022 through 2026—The Secretary”
by adding at the end the following:
“(2) Fiscal years 2027 through 2031—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.”
Sec. 14 Strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels in the United States
Definitions— In this section:
Administrator— The term Administrator means the Administrator of General Services.
Chair— The term Chair means the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality.
Director— The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Strategies— The term strategies means the short-term and long-term strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for consumers in the United States through Federal conservation developed under subsection (b).
Transportation fuel— The term transportation fuel has the meaning given the term in section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)).
Development of strategies—
In general— Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, the Administrator, and the Chair, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall develop and publicly release short-term and long-term coordinated strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for consumers in the United States through Federal conservation.
Inclusions— The strategies shall include—
a plan on how the General Services Administration can immediately reduce fuel consumption by the Federal Government in the period during which the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the United States as compared to the previous year is 33 percent or more;
a plan to reduce the usage of transportation fuels by vehicles in the Federal fleet by 10 percent below the average amount of transportation fuels used by those vehicles year over year, subject to the condition that the plan shall not apply to transportation fuels needed for national defense, homeland security, or law enforcement purposes of the United States;
an assessment of and report on the availability of alternative transportation fueling options, such as electrification, through Federal fleets and personal vehicles used by Federal employees, for each Federal agency; and
recommendations to Congress on any legislation, authorities, or administrative actions necessary to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for consumers in the United States.
Implementation of strategies— The Director, the Administrator, and the Chair, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall implement the strategies developed under subsection (b) as quickly as practicable after those individuals determine that the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the United States as compared to the previous year is 33 percent or more.
Termination of strategies— The Director, the Administrator, and the Chair, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall cease implementing the strategies developed under subsection (b) on the date on which the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the United States as compared to the previous year is less than 33 percent for a consecutive period of 180 days beginning after the implementation of those strategies.
Measurement— In measuring the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the United States under this section, the Director, the Administrator, and the Chair, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall use data from the Motor Gasoline Price Survey of the Energy Information Administration.
Savings provision— The strategies developed under subsection (b) shall not apply to—
vehicles in the Federal fleet that are not under the management of the Administrator; or
vehicles under the management of the United States Postal Service.