October 31, 2025
Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to repeal the standard relating to electric vehicle charging programs, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Guarding Ratepayers from Imposed EV Charging Directives Act
or the GRID Act
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Sec. 2. Repeal of standard relating to electric vehicle charging programs
(a) Standard
Paragraph (21) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is repealed.
(b) Conforming amendments
(1) Time limitations
Paragraph (8) of section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is repealed.
(2) Failure to comply
Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by striking In the case of the standard established by paragraph (21) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (21).
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(3) Other prior State actions
Subsection (h) of section 112 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622) is repealed.
(4) Prior and pending proceedings
Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended by striking In the case of the standard established by paragraph (21) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (21).
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