,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eeeh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #h1 #bjbj,mrs4 ,dingell introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,a ,,bill ,to promote ,american leadership in vehicle manufacturing1 job creation1 improved air quality1 and climate protection through domestic manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of electric vehicle charging networks1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,usa ,electrify ,forward ,act4 #b4 ,domestic ,manufacturing ,conversion ,grant ,program 7a7 ,hybrid vehicles1 advanced vehicles1 and fuel cell buses ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subtitle header1 by inserting ,plug-,in ,electric ,vehicles1 before ,hybrid ,vehicles2 and 7#b7 in part #a1 in the part header1 by striking ,hybrid and inserting ,plug-,in ,electric4 7b7 ,plug-,in electric vehicles ,section #gaa of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfa7 is amended to read as follows3 #gaa4 ,plug-in electric vehicles ,the ,secretary shall accelerate domestic manufacturing efforts directed toward the improvement of batteries1 power electronics1 and other technologies for use in plug-in electric vehicles4 4 7c7 ,efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles ,section #gab of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 plug-in electric vehicles1 after efficient hybrid2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,priority ,priority shall be given to-- 7,a7 the refurbishment or retooling of manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased operation or will cease operation in the near future2 and 7,b7 applications containing a written assurance that-- 7i7 all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors during construction1 alteration1 retooling1 or repair that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a grant under this subsection shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 all laborers and mechanics employed by the owner or operator of a manufacturing facility that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a grant under this subsection shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 with respect to the labor standards described in this paragraph1 have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,cost share and guarantee of operation 7#a7 ,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 #aj years after the completion of construction4 7#b7 ,cost share ,section #ihh7;c7 shall apply to a grant made under this subsection4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #b4e billion for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj4 7e7 ,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 #cj1 #bjce4 4 #c4 ,transportation electrification ,section #aca of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#f7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and petroleum1 and inserting petroleum1 expand use of electric vehicles1 and facilitate electrification of the transportation sector12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and ground support equipment at ports before the semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and vehicles before the semicolon2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7i7 by striking battery chargers12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 plug-in electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including publicly accessible charging infrastructure1 including infrastructure accessible to rural1 urban1 and low-income communities or infrastructure on commercial property2 and 7,k7 multi-use charging hubs used for multiple forms of transportation4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting 1 vehicle components1 and plug-in electric vehicle charging equipment after vehicles2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 contain a written assurance that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors during construction1 alteration1 or repair that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7and the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 with respect to the labor standards described in this clause1 have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #ij1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the header1 by striking ,near-,term and inserting ,large-,scale2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #ie1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac and inserting #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj4 #d4 ,model building code for electric vehicle supply equipment 7a7 ,development ,the ,secretary shall develop a proposal to establish or update1 as appropriate1 model building codes for-- 7#a7 integrating electric vehicle supply equipment into residential and commercial buildings that include space for individual vehicle or fleet vehicle parking2 and 7#b7 integrating onsite renewable power equipment and electric storage equipment 7including electric vehicle batteries to be used for electric storage7 into residential and commercial buildings4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the proposal under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with stakeholders representing the building construction industry1 manufacturers of electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment1 ,state and local governments1 and any other persons with relevant expertise or interests4 7c7 ,deadline ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit the proposal developed under subsection 7a7 to the ,american ,society of ,heating1 ,refrigerating1 and ,air ,conditioning ,engineers1 the ,international ,code ,council1 and the ,states for consideration4 #e4 ,advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program ,section #acf of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 by striking 7#a7 ,advanced technology vehicle4-- and all that follows through meets-- and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,advanced technology vehicle ,the term advanced technology vehicle means-- 7,a7 an ultra efficient vehicle2 7,b7 a light duty vehicle that meets-- 2 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,b77iii7 7as so redesignated7 to read as follows3 7iii7 the applicable regulatory standards for emissions of greenhouse gases for model year #bjba through #bjbe vehicles promulgated by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency on ,october #ae1 #bjab 7#gg ,fed4 ,reg4 #fbfbd72 or 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a heavy-duty vehicle 7including a medium-duty passenger vehicle71 as defined in section #hf4ahjc-ja of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 that-- 7i7 complies early with the applicable regulatory standards for emissions of greenhouse gases for model year #bjbd vehicles promulgated by the ,administrator on ,october #be1 #bjaf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #gcdgh72 7ii7 complies early with1 or demonstrates achievement below1 the applicable regulatory standards for emissions of greenhouse gases for model year #bjbg vehicles promulgated by the ,administrator on ,october #be1 #bjaf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #gcdgh72 or 7iii7 emits zero emissions of greenhouse gases4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,qualifying components ,the term qualifying components means components1 systems1 or groups of subsystems that the ,secretary determines to be designed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases or oxides of nitrogen4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking automobile manufacturers1 ultra efficient vehicle manufacturers1 and inserting advanced technology vehicle manufacturers2 and 7ii7 by striking #cj percent and inserting #ej percent2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking qualifying advanced technology vehicles2 and inserting advanced technology vehicles2 or2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking qualifying vehicles1 ultra efficient vehicles1 and inserting advanced technology vehicles2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjcj each place it appears2 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 by inserting or medium-duty or heavy-duty vehicles that emit zero greenhouse gas emissions after ultra efficient vehicles2 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the header1 by striking automobile and inserting advanced technology vehicle2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking automobiles1 or components of automobiles and inserting advanced technology vehicles1 or components of advanced technology vehicles2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjba through #bjcj4 #f4 ,state consideration of electric vehicle charging 7a7 ,consideration and determination respecting certain ratemaking standards ,section #aaa7;d7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 ,electric vehicle charging programs 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall consider-- 7i7 authorizing measures to stimulate investment in and deployment of electric vehicle supply equipment and to foster the market for vehicle charging2 7ii7 authorizing each electric utility of the ,state to recover from ratepayers any capital1 operating expenditure1 or other costs of the electric utility relating to load management1 programs1 or investments associated with the integration of electric vehicle supply equipment onto the grid and promoting greater electrification of the transportation sector2 and 7iii7 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 #c7d7 when making electricity sales from the use of the electric vehicle charging facility1 if such sales are the only sales of electricity made by the person or agency4 7,b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term electric vehicle supply equipment means conductors1 including ungrounded1 grounded1 and equipment grounding conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 4 7b7 ,obligations ,to consider and determine 7#a7 ,time limitations ,section #aab7;b7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 7,a7 ,not later than #a year after the enactment of this paragraph1 each ,state regulatory authority 7with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority7 and each nonregulated utility shall commence the consideration referred to in section #aaa1 or set a hearing date for consideration1 with respect to the standards established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d74 7,b7 ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 each ,state regulatory authority 7with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority71 and each nonregulated electric utility1 shall complete the consideration1 and shall make the determination1 referred to in section #aaa with respect to each standard established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d74 4 7#b7 ,failure to comply ,section #aab7;c7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;c77 is amended by striking 7#ai7 and inserting 7#bj74 7#c7 ,prior ,state actions ,section #aab of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,prior ,state actions ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of this section shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d7 in the case of any electric utility in a ,state if1 before the enactment of this subsection-- 7#a7 the ,state has implemented for such utility the standard concerned 7or a comparable standard72 7#b7 the ,state regulatory authority for such ,state or relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard concerned 7or a comparable standard7 for such utility2 7#c7 the ,state legislature has voted on the implementation of such standard 7or a comparable standard7 for such utility2 or 7#d7 the ,state has taken action to implement incentives or other steps to strongly encourage the deployment of electric vehicles4 4