What does Preamble of CHARGE Act do?

This bill aims to amend title 49, United States Code The amendment includes certain electric vehicles or related equipment manufactured by a foreign entity of concern The bill also includes services provided by a foreign entity of concern to the noncomplying motor vehicles list

What does SHORT TITLE. of CHARGE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Cybersecurity and Hardware Assurance for Resilient Grid Electrification Act.

What does FINDINGS. of CHARGE Act do?

Congress finds that China dominates the global electric vehicle market Electric vehicles from China are expected to increase in the US market by 2030 The US electrical grid is vulnerable to disruptions, including from vehicle connections Vehicle to Grid Initiative aims to use electric vehicle batteries as a renewable power source Grid failure could have significant economic and security impacts

What does INCLUSION OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED BY of CHARGE Act do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code, specifically sections 30102 and 30112. It redesignates existing paragraphs within section 30102 to accommodate new definitions. New definitions are added for 'electric vehicle,' 'foreign entity of concern,' and 'vehicle charge power control component'. Section 30112 is amended to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, import, or delivery of motor vehicles or equipment manufactured by, or utilizing components manufactured by, a foreign entity of concern. The prohibition applies to electric vehicles and equipment of electric vehicles, as well as vehicles using vehicle charge power control components manufactured by a foreign entity of concern. Exceptions to the prohibition are provided in other sections of the code.

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CHARGE Act

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Keith Self (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits the sale, import, or delivery of motor vehicles or equipment manufactured by, or utilizing components manufactured by, a foreign entity of concern.
The bill amends Title 49 of the United States Code to include new definitions for 'electric vehicle', 'foreign entity of concern', and 'vehicle charge power control component'.
The bill aims to address the vulnerability of the US electrical grid to disruptions, including those from vehicle connections, by regulating the use of electric vehicles and related equipment from foreign entities of concern.

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