S. 2653

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of certain electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas on the Interstate System, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · August 1, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Merkley · Committee: Committee on Environment and Public Works

Table of contents

• S. 2653
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Use of and access to rest areas on the Interstate System for electric vehicle charging stations

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Use of and access to rest areas on the Interstate System for electric vehicle charging stations

• (a) In general
  • Section 111 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    • (f) Electric vehicle charging stations
      • (1) In general
        • Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall permit, consistent with section 109(s), electric vehicle charging infrastructure for passenger automobiles (as defined in section 32901(a) of title 49) at rest areas on the Interstate System.
      • (2) Savings clause
        • Nothing in this subsection permits commercial activities on rights-of-way on the Interstate System except as necessary for the charging of electric vehicles in accordance with this subsection.
• (b) Conforming amendments
  • (1) Congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program
    • Section 149(c)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—
      • by striking such stationsand inserting such natural gas vehicle refueling stations; and
      • by striking .
  • (2) Jason's Law
    • Section 1401(d)(2) of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act ( note; ) is amended by striking Electric vehicle battery charging stations or naturaland inserting Natural. 23 U.S.C. 137; Public Law 112–141
• (c) Congressional intent
  • Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act is intended as a statement of congressional intent with respect to the existing authority of the President or any other Federal agency under section 111 of title 23, United States Code.