Bills · HR 3972
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3972Transportation and Public Works
Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 12· LAST ACTION JUN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a shift in federal transportation funding priorities. If passed, it would directly impact the speed and completeness of the nationwide electric vehicle charging network, potentially slowing the adoption of EVs by making charging less accessible for some. On the other hand, it could lead to quicker improvements in traditional road infrastructure, which many states cite as a more immediate need, addressing issues like potholes, bridge safety, and truck parking shortages that affect daily commuters and freight transport.
Voters should care because it changes how their tax dollars are spent on critical infrastructure. It forces a decision between dedicated investment in future transportation technologies like EVs and addressing immediate, widespread needs in the existing highway system. If it becomes law, states will have more discretion over these funds, potentially leading to noticeable differences in local road conditions and EV charging availability. If it doesn't pass, funds will continue to be primarily focused on building out the EV charging network as originally intended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Redirects all unobligated and future funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to general highway projects.
This significantly reallocates a major federal funding source away from EV charging infrastructure, potentially slowing its expansion.
PROVISION 02
Redirects all unobligated and future funds from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program to general highway projects.
This further reduces dedicated federal investment in EV (and other alternative fuel) charging infrastructure.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the redirected funds can be used for highway construction, reconstruction, bridge repair, wildlife crossing structures, and commercial motor vehicle parking.
This clearly defines the new allowed uses for the funds, focusing on traditional road and safety improvements.
PROVISION 04
Any funds previously set aside within the NEVI program for administrative offices or specific state assistance grants would also be redirected to states for general highway projects.
This ensures that all components of the original EV charging programs are subject to the new funding flexibility.
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R· South Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUN 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JUN 12
Introduced in House
JUN 12
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3972
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 12, 2025
Last actionJun 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025
House BillHR 3972Transportation and Public Works
Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 13, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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