House Democrats want U.S. to jointly build new EV, broadband infrastructure

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of 10 U.S. House Democrats asked the Biden administration on Friday to use funding to build out broadband internet and electric vehicle charging infrastructure simultaneously.

Congress as part of the $1 trillion infrastructure law approved in November 2021 set aside $42.45 billion in grants to expand broadband, including building fiber or other networks and $5 billion for EV charging. The lawmakers led by Representatives Doris Matsui and Anna Eshoo urged officials to coordinate broadband and EV charging infrastructure efforts to encourage “co-location” of EV and broadband, especially in underserved areas “This approach can address multiple national priorities simultaneously and avoid duplicative efforts,” the lawmakers wrote.