# 119-s-5222: DRIVE Across America Act of 2026

119-s-5222, DRIVE Across America 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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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5222
- Congress: 119
- Title: DRIVE Across America Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**The DRIVE Across America Act of 2026 would create the Cleaner TRAILS Initiative to expand and coordinate deployment of _zero-emission vehicle charging and fleets on National Park and Forest lands_.** It would set interagency rules for siting chargers, fleet targets, traveler charging priorities, workforce training, and partnerships to build and operate infrastructure. - Visitors and travelers would see more public charging and clear maps and information for sites on and within 25 miles of covered federal lands, including support for rental cars, shuttles, and other travel services. - Forest Service and National Park Service fleets and shuttles would face new ZEV goals by 2030: the greater of 125% of current ZEV counts or 25% of total fleet vehicles, plus required workforce training to run and maintain ZEV systems. - The bill would fund construction and partnerships by authorizing new program money and fees and by allowing agreements with states, Tribes, local governments, concessionaires, and private partners to buy, install, and operate charging and grid upgrades. *Would authorize $100.0 million per agency per year for FY2027–2031, creating new federal spending authority that would raise potential federal outlays if appropriated.*

## Cosponsors (5)

- 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. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Fleet and shuttle EV targets by 2030: benefit, medium. If enacted, each of the Forest Service and National Park Service would have to plan to increase zero-emission vehicles in agency fleets and shuttle services so that by 2030 each agency reaches the greater of 125% of its current ZEV count or 25% of all fleet vehicles. Agencies must coordinate purcha…
- More charging near airports and travel: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would set aside 10% of yearly grant funds under the cited highway program for charging and projects that support airports, long‑haul travel, tourism, and access to Federal lands. It would also direct the Joint Office to plan and give guidance so States and NEVI recipients consi…
- New EV charging program for parks: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would create the Cleaner TRAILS Initiative to expand zero-emission vehicle charging and mobility on National Park and National Forest lands and nearby areas. It would define what lands, vehicles, and fueling equipment are covered, and require an interagency strategy that is upd…
- Bigger EV advisory group and HOV rule: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would convert the existing Electric Vehicle Working Group into an Electric Vehicle Commission with broader membership that includes travel, tourism, public lands, and first responders. It would also remove a September 30, 2025 deadline in an HOV access provision so the conditio…

## 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-5222 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5222)

## 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-5222 (as of 2026-09-10).