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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 24, 2021
Fueling America's Security and Transportation with Electricity Act of 2021 or the FAST Electricity Act
This bill expands the tax credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles to include a 30% credit for additional electric transportation options capable of moving passengers, cargo, or property and powered by an integrated, on-board electric propulsion system. It also allows a credit for recharging and hydrogen refueling property and provides loan guarantees for transportation electrification domestic manufacturing facilities.
People & committees
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D–WA
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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