Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act

HR1513, titled the "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act," was introduced in the House on February 21, 2025, and has been referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce. This bill aims to repeal two key federal programs: the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. The bill explicitly rescinds unobligated funds and terminates these programs, which provide federal grants for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This action, if enacted, would immediately remove significant federal support for the buildout of EV charging networks across the United States. The bill does not authorize new funding but rather seeks to eliminate existing authorized funding mechanisms. Specifically, it targets sections of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that established these grant programs. The money trail for the affected programs involves grants from the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to states and other entities for the deployment of EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure. By repealing these programs, HR1513 would cut off this direct federal financial incentive for infrastructure development. Since the bill is in its early stages, actual funding has not been rescinded, but the intent is clear. Companies involved in the EV charging infrastructure sector, such as $EVGO, $CHPT, and $BLNK, are direct losers from this legislative effort. These companies rely on a robust and expanding charging network, often supported by government incentives, to grow their business. The elimination of federal grants would reduce the total addressable market for their services and products. Electric vehicle manufacturers like $TSLA, $GM, and $F would also be negatively impacted, as a slower buildout of charging infrastructure could hinder broader EV adoption, which is critical for their sales growth. The bill has a companion, S651, which indicates a coordinated effort in both chambers. Looking at recent market data, $EVGO, $CHPT, and $BLNK have shown mixed performance over the last 7 and 30 days. $EVGO is up 11.45% over 7 days but down 19.21% over 30 days, trading at $1.85, near its 52-week low. $CHPT is up 9.09% over 7 days but down 16.89% over 30 days, trading at $4.92, also near its 52-week low. $BLNK is up 16% over 7 days but down 14.71% over 30 days, trading at $0.58, close to its 52-week low. These companies are trading significantly below their 52-week highs, reflecting existing market pressures. Major EV manufacturers like $TSLA, $GM, and $F have also experienced declines over the last 30 days, with $TSLA down 13%, $GM down 3.64%, and $F down 5.92%. The legislative effort to remove federal support adds further uncertainty to an already challenged sector. As of today, April 7, 2026, the bill is in the committee referral stage. It has been referred to two committees in the House, and its companion bill, S651, has been referred to committee in the Senate. The next legislative steps would involve committee hearings, potential markups, and votes in committee before it could be considered by the full House. Given the early stage and the presence of a companion bill, this issue has bipartisan attention, but its ultimate passage is not guaranteed.