# 119-s-5220: Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026

119-s-5220, Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026, 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 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5220
- Congress: 119
- Title: Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Strengthening U.S. clean transportation supply chains and domestic manufacturing**. This bill would create a Department of Energy Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation and set up a portfolio of programs and grants to boost batteries, vehicle technology, charging infrastructure, and critical mineral processing. - Manufacturers and supply chains: Would centralize federal coordination and fund domestic production for batteries, critical minerals, and related supply chains. Authorizes $6.0 billion for battery processing (FY2027–2031) and $100 million per year for critical minerals grants (FY2027–2031). - Workers and communities: Would require workforce training, recruitment and retention planning, and workplace safety and fire plans for grant applicants. At least 33 percent of the battery appropriation must be reserved to support a specified program under the bill. - Drivers, vehicles, and technology: Would fund an Advanced Vehicle Research and Development program and related efforts covering batteries, extreme-fast charging, vehicle cybersecurity, lightweight materials, recycling, and nonroad fuels. Authorizes RD&D appropriations starting at $530 million in FY2027 and rising to $644.2 million in FY2031. *Authorizes about $6.0 billion for battery processing (FY2027–2031), $100 million per year for critical minerals grants (FY2027–2031), and RD&D appropriations rising from $530 million to $644.2 million annually (FY2027–2031).*

## Cosponsors (4)

- 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
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Big battery and minerals grants: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would change battery grant rules and add large funding. It would authorize $6 billion for battery processing and manufacturing for FY2027–2031, with at least 33% reserved for a related subsection (c) program. The bill would also authorize $100 million per year for critical mine…
- New federally funded vehicle R&D: benefit, high. If enacted, the Secretary would create a new Advanced Vehicle Research and Development program. The bill would authorize annual R&D funding from FY2027–2031 (totaling about $530M in FY2027 rising to $644.2M in FY2031). The law would add definitions used across the program, for example defining "ext…
- Vehicle safety and cybersecurity research: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Secretary would start R&D on vehicle cybersecurity and physical security for vehicles, chargers, and grid links. The bill would require an RFI within 1 year and a report within 2 years, and a 5–10 year national cybersecurity assessment. The Secretary would also fund research on vehi…
- Program for medium and heavy vehicles: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Secretary would create a program to fund research, demonstrations, and deployment of advanced technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The program would support engines, electric drivetrains, batteries, charging and refueling systems, hydrogen technologies, and retrofits. T…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-5215: Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5220 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5220)

## 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-5215: Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5215)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5220 (as of 2026-09-10).