S. 4989 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4989 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A 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. 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. 2. Electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas (a) In general Section 111(b)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) electric vehicle charging stations for light-duty vehicles (as defined in section 803 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16152)). . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program Section 149(c)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking except that such stations may not be established or supported where commercial establishments serving motor vehicle users are prohibited by section 111 of title 23, United States Code. (2) Jason's Law Section 1401(d) of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (23 U.S.C. 137 note; Public Law 112–141) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking Except as provided in paragraph (2), a State and inserting A State; (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (c) Congressional intent Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act is intended as a statement of congressional intent with respect to the existing authority of the President or any other Federal agency under section 111 of title 23, United States Code.