S. 4057 – Reading Mode

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.

Definitions

In this Act:

(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.

Strategic guidance

(a)

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.

(b)

Contents

The strategic plan required under subsection (a) shall—

(1)

maximize both cost and environmental efficiencies; and

(2)

incorporate—

(A)

guidelines for optimal charging practices that will maximize battery longevity and prevent premature degradation;

(B)

guidelines for reusing and recycling the batteries of retired vehicles; and

(C)

any other considerations determined appropriate by the Administrator and Director.

(c)

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.

(d)

Consultation

In developing the strategic plan required under subsection (a) the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, may consult with appropriate entities, including—

(1)

the Secretary of Energy;

(2)

the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;

(3)

the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality;

(4)

scientists who are studying electric vehicle batteries and reuse and recycling solutions;

(5)

laboratories, companies, colleges, universities, or start-ups engaged in battery use, reuse, and recycling research;

(6)

industries interested in electric vehicle battery reuse and recycling;

(7)

electric vehicle equipment manufacturers and recyclers; and

(8)

any other relevant entities, as determined by the Administrator and Director.

(e)

Report

(1)

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).

(2)

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