S.J.Res.38 — 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".
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S.J.Res.38
| Bill | S.J.Res.38 — 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". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 209 / Nay 198 / Present 0 / Not Voting 26 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 207 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| D | 2 | 196 | 0 | 15 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: SJRES 38 (118th Congress)
SJRES 38 is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that waives Buy America requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The Buy America provisions mandate that federal funds be used to purchase domestically produced goods, thereby supporting U.S. manufacturing and labor.
The resolution was introduced to counteract the FHWA’s rule, which allows for certain exemptions from these requirements, potentially enabling the use of foreign-made components in the installation of EV charging infrastructure funded by federal dollars. This waiver is particularly relevant as the U.S. seeks to expand its EV charging network to meet growing demand and support the transition to electric vehicles.
The resolution impacts the FHWA and the broader federal infrastructure funding landscape, specifically targeting programs that facilitate the deployment of EV chargers. By disapproving the waiver, the resolution aims to ensure that federal investments in EV infrastructure prioritize American-made products, thereby benefiting domestic manufacturers and workers in the automotive and related sectors.
The primary beneficiaries of this disapproval would be U.S. manufacturers of EV chargers and components, as well as labor unions representing workers in these industries. Conversely, the resolution could impose regulatory burdens on entities seeking to install EV chargers, particularly those that rely on international supply chains.
The latest action on SJRES 38 occurred when it was brought to a vote in the Senate, where it failed to pass with a vote of 50 in favor and 47 against, falling short of the necessary majority. This outcome reflects ongoing debates regarding domestic manufacturing, infrastructure investment, and the balance between rapid deployment of EV infrastructure and adherence to Buy America principles.
Yea (209)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
C
Celeste Maloy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
M
Michelle Steel
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (198)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
A
André Carson
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
S
Susan Wild
Not Voting (26)
K
Ken Buck
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
A
Ann Kuster
D
Dean Phillips
J
Jennifer Wexton
