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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Introduced

26 July 2023

Last action

29 February 2024 · Vote

Status

Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61.

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers and published on February 21, 2023. The rule temporarily waives the Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. FHWA defines an EV charger to mean the EV charger unit itself and the equipment contained inside it. EV charger housing components that are predominantly steel and iron are excluded from the waiver and must meet current FHWA Buy America requirements. The FHWA final rule waives Buy America requirements for all EV chargers and components that are manufactured from the effective date of this waiver until June 30, 2024. Further, the final assembly must occur in the United States and the installation must begin by October 1, 2024. Beginning with EV chargers manufactured on July 1, 2024, the FHWA phases out waiver coverage for those previously covered EV chargers where the cost of U.S. manufactured components does not exceed 55% of the total components cost. (Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, more than 55% of the components of manufactured goods must be obtained from U.S. manufacturers and sources.) This waiver remains in place until terminated by the FHWA.

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Timeline

26 July 2023
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
26 September 2023
Floor
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Source: Floor
7 November 2023
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
Source: Calendars
7 November 2023
Discharge
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Source: Discharge
7 November 2023
Committee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Source: Committee
8 November 2023
Vote
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 303. (consideration: CR S5416-5418, S5421-5422; text: CR S5422)
Source: Floor
8 November 2023
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 303.(consideration: CR S5416-5418, S5421-5422; text: CR S5422)
Source: Floor
9 November 2023
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
13 November 2023
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
13 November 2023
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
9 January 2024
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 947 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Source: Floor
11 January 2024
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 January 2024
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 198 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H77)
Source: Floor
11 January 2024
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 198 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H77)
Source: Floor
11 January 2024
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 947. (consideration: CR H77-82)
Source: Floor
11 January 2024
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Source: Floor
11 January 2024
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
11 January 2024
Passed
Rule H. Res. 947 passed House.
Source: Floor
18 January 2024
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
18 January 2024
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
24 January 2024
Veto
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
Source: Veto
24 January 2024
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
24 January 2024
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
29 February 2024
Veto
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1057-1058)
Source: Veto
29 February 2024
Vote
Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61.
Source: Veto

Votes

29 February 2024 · Veto Sustained · On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 38 · Veto Sustained · Official source

Yes 50 · No 47 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

11 January 2024 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 209 · No 198 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 26

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

8 November 2023 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 38 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 50 · No 48 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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Related records

related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) 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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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/38
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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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