S.1066 - Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1066, the Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025, proposes to reallocate funds initially designated for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to other highway projects. This includes the construction, reconstruction, and preservation of Federal-aid highways and bridges. The bill aims to optimize the use of funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program.
Expected Effects
The bill would shift resources away from EV infrastructure development and towards traditional highway projects. This could slow the expansion of EV charging networks while potentially improving the condition of existing roads and bridges. States would have greater flexibility in how they use federal transportation funds.
Potential Benefits
- Improved infrastructure through road and bridge repairs.
- Reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions through the construction of wildlife crossing structures.
- Increased parking availability for commercial motor vehicles.
- Greater flexibility for states in allocating federal transportation funds.
- Potential for more immediate and widespread infrastructure improvements compared to EV charging infrastructure deployment.
Potential Disadvantages
- Slower development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Potential hindrance to the adoption of electric vehicles due to limited charging options.
- Reduced investment in clean energy transportation.
- Possible conflict with the original intent of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act regarding EV infrastructure.
- May disproportionately benefit states less interested in promoting electric vehicle adoption.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3), as it pertains to the funding and maintenance of highways, which are instrumentalities of interstate commerce. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations. The allocation of funds is subject to congressional oversight and appropriation, which falls within the legislative branch's purview.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).