Soto, Castor, Tonko Lead Letter Expressing Opposition to Federal Highway Administration’s Illegal Decision to Rescind the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
Members believe it is critical for the United States to continue assisting rural and working-class areas with access to charging stations, enhance electric vehicle manufacturing competitiveness, and develop our national charging station infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Reps. Darren Soto (FL-09), Kathy Castor (FL-14), andPaul Tonko (NY-20) led a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Highway Administration Executive Director Gloria M. Shepherd expressing strong opposition to the Federal Highway Administration’s illegal decision to rescind all National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program guidance, funding, and approval of all State Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Express Deployment plans.
“It is our belief that the FHWA’s February 6, 2025, decision to rescind the NEVI program is illegal and will increase costs on Americans, states, and local communities. Congress authorized $5 billion for FY22 through FY26 in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states to deploy EV charging infrastructure,” wrote the Members.“Leaders from every state submitted approved plans for EV infrastructure deployment that make critical investments in communities across the country. To date, approximately $3 billion to implement these plans and sign contracts with developers has been legally obligated and must be honored. The remaining $2 billion must still be distributed in accordance with the law.”
“Broad-based and convenient electric charging has robust support from our constituents, states, auto manufacturers, retail stores, gas stations looking to diversify, and more. These investments are creating jobs, improving air quality, and bolstering our energy security,” continued the Members. “We believe it is critical for the United States to continue to assist rural and working-class areas with access to charging stations, enhance electric vehicle manufacturing competitiveness, and develop our national charging station infrastructure.”
“As such, in addition to an explanation of the FHWA’s decision and its purported authority to rescind the NEVI Program, we request a briefing to inform Members of Congress of the Administration’s plans with respect to EV charging stations and the NEVI Program generally.”
For the full text of the letter, please click here.
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