On the recordNovember 3, 2015
Mr. Chair, I am honored to offer this amendment today with my Democrat colleagues from California, Ms. Lofgren and Ms. Eshoo. This amendment would allow the General Services Administration, or the GSA, to construct, install, and operate electric vehicle charging stations for private vehicle use at Federal facilities at no cost to the taxpayer. In 2012, Congress passed legislation with broad bipartisan support to allow Members of Congress and their staff to access EV charging stations on Capitol grounds for a fee. Federal agencies currently lack the authority to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations. So Federal employees are unable to charge their electric vehicles while at work. I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren).
