§2171 Battery Recharging Stations for Privately Owned Vehicles in Parking Areas Under the Jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at No Net Cost to the Federal Government

Summary

The Architect of the Capitol may build, run, and keep up electric vehicle charging stations in House parking areas on Capitol Grounds for Members of the House (including Delegates and the Resident Commissioner) and for "covered employees." A "covered employee" is someone paid by the Chief Administrative Officer or anyone allowed to park in those House parking areas. Money from the Capitol Power Plant account can pay for the work on a reimbursable basis. The Architect must tell the House Committee on House Administration in writing where and how many stations will be built and get that Committee’s approval first. The Architect may hire vendors and pay them on commission. The Architect must charge users fees that cover all costs, including vendor costs. Any new or changed fees also need written notice to the House Committee on House Administration and that Committee’s approval. Collected fees go to the Treasury to the Capitol Power Plant account and can be spent in the year they are collected and the next year. Within 30 days after each fiscal year ends, the Architect must report the finances to the Committee. Starting 3 years after August 16, 2012, and every 3 years after that, the Architect must report whether users get a taxpayer subsidy. If a subsidy exists, the Architect must give a plan to stop it, and if the Committee does not act in 60 days, the Architect must raise rates as needed. The rules apply from fiscal year 2011 and after.