A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
- Introduced Jul 26
- Committee Jul 26
- Passed Senate Nov 8
- Passed House Jan 11
- To President Jan 18
- Law (vetoed) Not yet
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Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers and published on February 21, 2023. The rule temporarily waives the Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Full summary4 paragraphs
FHWA defines an EV charger to mean the EV charger unit itself and the equipment contained inside it. EV charger housing components that are predominantly steel and iron are excluded from the waiver and must meet current FHWA Buy America requirements.
The FHWA final rule waives Buy America requirements for all EV chargers and components that are manufactured from the effective date of this waiver until June 30, 2024. Further, the final assembly must occur in the United States, and the installation must begin by October 1, 2024.
Beginning with EV chargers manufactured on July 1, 2024, the FHWA phases out waiver coverage for those previously covered EV chargers where the cost of U.S. manufactured components does not exceed 55% of the total components cost. (Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, more than 55% of the components of manufactured goods must be obtained from U.S. manufacturers and sources.)
This waiver remains in place until terminated by the FHWA.
Library of Congress summary, Jan 11, 2024
- Passed HouseJan 11, 2024
- Passed SenateNov 8, 2023
- Introduced in SenateJul 26, 2023
Actions
- SenateVeto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1057-1058)Feb 29, 2024
- Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61.Feb 29, 2024
- SenateFailed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61.Feb 29, 2024
- HouseVetoed by President.Jan 24, 2024
- SenateVeto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.Jan 24, 2024
- HousePresented to President.Jan 18, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jan 11, 2024
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 198 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H77)Jan 11, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H84-85)Jan 11, 2024
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 38, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Jan 11, 2024
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Jan 11, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 38.Jan 11, 2024
All actions25
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.Jan 11, 2024
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 947. (consideration: CR H77-82)Jan 11, 2024
- HouseRule H. Res. 947 passed House.Jan 11, 2024
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 947 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.Jan 9, 2024
- HouseHeld at the desk.Nov 13, 2023
- HouseReceived in the House.Nov 13, 2023
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Nov 9, 2023
- SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 303. (consideration: CR S5416-5418, S5421-5422; text: CR S5422)Nov 8, 2023
- SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Nov 7, 2023
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.Nov 7, 2023
- SenateStar Print ordered on the joint resolution.Sep 26, 2023
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJul 26, 2023
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Jul 26, 2023
Bill record
Text versions4
- Engrossed in SenateNov 8, 2023PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Placed on Calendar SenateNov 7, 2023PDF: Placed on Calendar Senate
- Introduced in SenateJul 26, 2023PDF: Introduced in Senate
- Enrolled BillUndatedPDF: Enrolled Bill
Committees1
- Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeDischarged From Nov 7, 2023Referred To, Jul 26, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors6 cosponsors
- Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)Sponsor, Jul 26, 2023
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)OriginalJoined Jul 26, 2023
- Rick Scott (R-FL)OriginalJoined Jul 26, 2023
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)OriginalJoined Jul 26, 2023
- Josh Hawley (R-MO)Joined Sep 5, 2023
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)Joined Oct 3, 2023
- Pete Ricketts (R-NE)Joined Oct 30, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
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Titles1
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".Official Title as Introduced
Subjects8
Related bills1
- H.Res. 947 118th, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
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