A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Solar Use Network Act or the SUN Act. It was introduced in the House on October 9, 2026. The bill deals with accommodating certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway. It lists specific types of infrastructure like electric vehicle charging and renewable energy generation. It also allows a State to approve the accommodation of these facilities on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Electric Vehicle and Energy Infrastructure Access: Section 2(a) treats electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduit as covered facilities under federal regulations for highway rights-of-way. This is positive because it helps accommodate these useful technologies.
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State-Level Approval: Section 2(b) allows a State, on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation, to approve the accommodation of these infrastructure types and facilities within any right-of-way on a Federal-aid highway. This is positive because states can directly handle the approval process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the text provided, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 10/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
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