SMART Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4437

119th Congress

SMART Act of 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.

Introduced:Jul 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rouzer

Representative

Republican

NC-7

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to study the potential downsides of electric vehicles, like effects on infrastructure, the power grid, and jobs. Congress would then have to consider these findings before passing any new laws related to electric vehicles.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

SponsorDavid Rouzer (R-NC)

Introduced7/16/2025

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.

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SMART Act of 2025

This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to study the potential downsides of electric vehicles, like effects on infrastructure, the power grid, and jobs. Congress would then have to consider these findings before passing any new laws relate

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This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to study the potential downsides of electric vehicles, like effects on infrastructure, the power grid, and jobs. Congress would then have to consider these findings before passing any new laws related to electric vehicles.

Bill Number: 4437
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: SMART Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4437
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Summary: This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to study the potential downsides of electric vehicles, like effects on infrastructure, the power grid, and jobs. Congress would then have to consider these findings before passing any new laws related to electric vehicles.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to study the potential downsides of electric vehicles, like effects on infrastructure, the power grid, and jobs. Congress would then have to consider these findings before passing any new laws related to electric vehicles.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate any adverse effects of electric vehicles, such as effects on infrastructure, the security of the electric grid, or the labor market. After the GAO completes the evaluation, Congress must include in any legislation that addresses the use of electric vehicles a provision describing how the evaluation's findings are taken into consideration in such legislation.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate potential negative impacts of electric vehicles
Requires Congress to consider the GAO's findings when passing legislation on electric vehicles
Covers issues like effects on infrastructure, the electric grid, and the job market

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect everyone who uses electric vehicles or is involved in the electric vehicle industry, including drivers, automakers, infrastructure providers, and energy companies. The GAO's findings could lead to changes in how electric vehicles are regulated or supported by the government.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related Subjects

Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits

Electric power generation and transmission

Government studies and investigations

Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles

Labor market

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4437, 119th Congress (2025). "SMART Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4437

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