We have received text from H.R. 8778: EV Charging Accessibility Act. This bill was received on 2026-05-13, and currently has 2 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The proposed bill, titled the EV Charging Accessibility Act , aims to ensure that electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Here are the key provisions of the bill:
Finalizing Accessibility Guidelines
The bill requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to finalize a proposed rule concerning the accessibility of EV charging stations. This rule was initially proposed on September 3, 2024, under the title American With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations .
Timeline for Rule Finalization
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board must finalize the rule no later than 18 months after the bill is enacted. If the Board does not meet this deadline, the existing proposed rule will automatically be considered a final rule, and the Board must publish this rule promptly in the Federal Register.
Minimum Standards and Guidelines
The finalized rule will include minimum standards and accessibility guidelines specifically for EV charging stations, ensuring that these facilities are usable by everyone, including individuals with various disabilities.
Regulatory Adoption
After the final rule is published, the Secretary of Transportation and the Attorney General are required to issue any necessary regulations within 180 days to adopt the finalized guidelines.
Purpose of the Legislation
The overall purpose of the EV Charging Accessibility Act is to enhance the accessibility of EV charging stations in order to promote inclusivity for all users, thereby addressing potential barriers that may prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing these facilities.
Relevant Companies
- TSLA - Tesla, Inc.: As a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, Tesla may be impacted by changes in accessibility regulations, necessitating updates or modifications to their charging stations.
- EVGO - EVgo Inc.: As a provider of public fast charging stations, this company will need to comply with the new accessibility standards set forth by the bill.
- BLNK - Blink Charging Co.: This company operates a network of charging stations and would need to adjust their facilities to meet new accessibility requirements.
Representative Lauren Underwood Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Lauren Underwood:
- H.R.8807: To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8778: EV Charging Accessibility Act
- H.R.8397: Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
- H.R.8070: Child Suicide Prevention Act
- H.R.7973: Momnibus Act
- H.R.7782: American Passport Card Accessibility Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Lauren Underwood on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Underwood.
Representative Lauren Underwood Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Lauren Underwood is worth $89.5K, as of May 27th, 2026. This is the 461st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Underwood has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Lauren Underwood's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Underwood.
2026 Illinois's 14th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $4,168,505 of spending in Illinois's 14th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $100,875 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Illinois's 14th congressional district election.
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