Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced
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.
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- 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).*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Big battery and minerals grants
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 mineral processing grants for FY2027–2031. The Department would set up an Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation to oversee projects, fund workforce training, and report to Congress each year. Grant applicants would need risk mitigation, workforce recruitment, community engagement, and a workforce safety and fire plan for local first responders.
New federally funded vehicle R&D
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 "extreme-fast charging" as about 80% charge in ~10 minutes. The Department would be required to coordinate work across DOE offices and set technical milestones, and an advisory committee must be set up within 180 days to report on program progress.
Vehicle safety and cybersecurity research
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 vehicle energy storage safety, including abuse testing, failure analysis, safety standards, and worker and first responder guidance to reduce battery fire risks.
Program for medium and heavy vehicles
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. The Department would award financial assistance to manufacturers, fleet owners, universities, and others and coordinate with labor organizations.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
NV • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
NV • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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