# 119-s-5215: Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act

119-s-5215, Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-13).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5215
- Congress: 119
- Title: Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-13

## Summary

**Extend and expand federal support for electric vehicles and charging through 2031.** This bill would lengthen clean vehicle tax credits, boost the home EV charging credit, fund nationwide charging programs, and create federal bodies to coordinate deployment and safety.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Extended electric vehicle and charger credits: benefit, high. This bill would extend major EV tax credits through December 31, 2031. The new clean vehicle credit would apply to cars bought after enactment. The used clean vehicle credit would apply to used EVs bought after September 30, 2025. The residential charger credit would apply to chargers placed in ser…
- Grants for airports and heavy-duty charging: benefit, high. This bill would authorize 23 U.S.C. 151(f) charging and fueling grants for FY2027–FY2031 with specific yearly amounts: $400 million in FY2027, rising to $600 million in FY2031. Each year 10% would be set aside for traveler electrification projects (airports, travel, tourism, Federal sites) and 10%…
- State electric vehicle charging plans: benefit, high. This bill would authorize $5 billion for the NEVI formula program for FY2027–FY2031, available until expended. Each year $3 million would be reserved for the Electric Vehicle Commission and $150 million for Joint Office administration. States would have to include corridor plans, assess reliability…
- Transit clean bus grants funding: benefit, high. This bill would authorize $1.15 billion per year for FY2027–FY2031 from the Mass Transit Account for Low or No Emission Grants. If enacted, transit agencies could use this money to buy low‑ or no‑emission buses and related equipment.
- Federal plans to cut fuel costs: benefit, medium. This bill would require OMB, GSA, and CEQ to publish coordinated short‑ and long‑term strategies within 120 days to reduce transportation fuel costs. If retail gasoline prices rise 33% year‑over‑year (per EIA data), a GSA immediate reduction plan would begin and Federal fleets would aim to cut fuel…
- Tax-free bonds for EV charging: benefit, medium. This bill would add zero‑emission vehicle infrastructure to the list of projects that can be financed with tax‑exempt bonds. Bonds sold more than 180 days after enactment could finance public chargers, chargers for apartment residents, workplace chargers, and related utility connections and panel u…
- New electric vehicle safety and labels: benefit, low. This bill would create an Electric Vehicle Commission led by the Transportation and Energy Secretaries acting through the Joint Office. The Commission would make consumer‑facing labels (miles‑per‑gallon equivalents, battery life, maintenance), provide guidance and training on battery disposal, reus…
- Training funds for clean transport jobs: benefit, low. This bill would add awareness of emerging transportation technologies to a workforce program and authorize $6 million per year for FY2027–FY2031. The money would support training and outreach on electrification, hydrogen, autonomous systems, and related workforce needs.

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5215 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5215)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5215 (as of 2026-08-13).