United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HR 8778 — EV Charging Accessibility Act

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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In plain language

The bill requires finalization of accessibility guidelines for electric vehicle charging stations.

This bill mandates the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to finalize accessibility rules for electric vehicle charging stations within 18 months. It also sets deadlines for the adoption of necessary regulations by the Secretary of Transportation and the Attorney General.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers will benefit from standardized access to electric vehicle charging stations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

veterans transportation energy
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8778?
HR 8778 is sponsored by García, Jesús G. "Chuy" (Democratic), Takano, Mark (Democratic), and Underwood, Lauren (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8778?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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