Hire more Heroes Act of 2015

Floor Speech

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Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Chair, I am honored to offer this amendment today
with my Democrat colleagues from California, Ms. Lofgren and Ms. Eshoo.
This amendment would allow the General Services Administration, or
the GSA, to construct, install, and operate electric vehicle charging
stations for private vehicle use at Federal facilities at no cost to
the taxpayer.

In 2012, Congress passed legislation with broad bipartisan support to
allow Members of Congress and their staff to access EV charging
stations on Capitol grounds for a fee. Federal agencies currently lack
the authority to install and operate electric vehicle charging
stations. So Federal employees are unable to charge their electric
vehicles while at work.
I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren).

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Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Chair, American companies are leading the world in
development of electric vehicle technology. All we are asking for in
this amendment is to enable the infrastructure to be built at no cost
to the taxpayer.

Providing access to electric vehicle charging stations will give
Federal employees enhanced flexibility in purchasing vehicles and more
options in their commute. The construction, installation, and operation
of the charging stations would be covered by user fees. So taxpayers
would incur no cost.

I urge my colleagues to vote for this amendment.
I yield back the balance of my time.

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