117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4057
AN ACT
To develop a comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Strategic EV Management Act of 2022
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Definitions
In this Act:
Administrator
The term Administrator means the Administrator of General Services.
Agency
The term agency has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
Appropriate congressional committees
The term appropriate congressional committees means—
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and
the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.
Director
The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Strategic guidance
In general
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, shall coordinate with the heads of agencies to develop a comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management.
Contents
The strategic plan required under subsection (a) shall—
maximize both cost and environmental efficiencies; and
incorporate—
guidelines for optimal charging practices that will maximize battery longevity and prevent premature degradation;
guidelines for reusing and recycling the batteries of retired vehicles; and
any other considerations determined appropriate by the Administrator and Director.
Modification
The Administrator, in consultation with the Director, may periodically update the strategic plan required under subsection (a) as the Administrator and Director may determine necessary based on new information relating to electric vehicle batteries that becomes available.
Consultation
In developing the strategic plan required under subsection (a) the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, may consult with appropriate entities, including—
the Secretary of Energy;
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality;
scientists who are studying electric vehicle batteries and reuse and recycling solutions;
laboratories, companies, colleges, universities, or start-ups engaged in battery use, reuse, and recycling research;
industries interested in electric vehicle battery reuse and recycling;
electric vehicle equipment manufacturers and recyclers; and
any other relevant entities, as determined by the Administrator and Director.
Report
In general
Not later than 3 years after the date of 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 subsection (a).
Briefing
Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator and the Director shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the implementation of the strategic plan required under subsection (a) across agencies.
Study of Federal fleet vehicles
Not later than 2 years after the date of 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.
Passed the Senate September 14, 2022.
Secretary