H.R. 8969 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8969 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2022Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To develop a comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategic EV Management Act of 2022. 2. Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management plan (a) Strategic guidance (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, shall coordinate with the head of each agency to develop a comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management. (2) Contents The strategic plan required under subsection (a) shall— (A) maximize both cost and environmental efficiencies; and (B) incorporate— (i) guidelines for optimal charging practices that will maximize battery longevity and prevent premature degradation; (ii) guidelines for reusing and recycling the batteries of retired vehicles; and (iii) any other consideration determined appropriate by the Administrator and Director. (3) Modification The Administrator, in consultation with the Director, may periodically update the strategic plan required under paragraph (1) as the Administrator and Director may determine necessary based on new information relating to electric vehicle batteries that becomes available. (4) Consultation In developing the strategic plan required under paragraph (1) the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, may consult with appropriate entities, including the following: (A) The Secretary of Energy. (B) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (C) The Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality. (D) Scientists who are studying electric vehicle batteries and reuse and recycling solutions. (E) Laboratories, companies, colleges, universities, or start-ups engaged in battery use, reuse, and recycling research. (F) Industries interested in electric vehicle battery reuse and recycling. (G) Electric vehicle equipment manufacturers and recyclers. (H) Any other relevant entity, as determined by the Administrator and Director. (5) Report (A) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator and the Director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the strategic plan required under paragraph (1). (B) Briefing Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator and the Director shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the implementation of the strategic plan required under paragraph (1) across agencies. (b) Study of Federal fleet vehicles Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on how the costs and benefits of operating and maintaining electric vehicles in the Federal fleet compare to the costs and benefits of operating and maintaining internal combustion engine vehicles. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of General Services. (2) Agency The term agency has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. (4) Director The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.