S4989-118

Introduced

To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of certain electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Aug 1, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of certain electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers. The main policy domain is Transportation, Energy, Government Operations.

Who Benefits and How

transportation operators and travelers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, transportation operators and travelers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recharge your Electric Car on the Highway to Alleviate Range Gaps Effectively Act or the RECHARGE Act.
  • Section id841a3d500a494ae6a8736e81b3de5371: 2. Electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas Section 111(b)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of certain electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.

Key Policy Areas

Transportation, Energy, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of certain electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.

Policy Domains

Transportation Energy Government Operations

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • transportation operators and travelers
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transportation operators and travelers:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • transportation operators and travelers
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federal implementing agencies:
transportation operators and travelers:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Aug 1, 2024

Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Wyden) …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Transportation Energy Government Operations
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

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