GAO finds unlawful withholding of EV charger funds (NEVI)
GAO concluded that DOT’s actions on NEVI funds violated the Impoundment Control Act, finding $2.74 billion in electric vehicle infrastructure funds were unlawfully withheld. The decision mandates the Transportation Department must continue funding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) as originally appropriated by Congress. Two key legal violations were identified: incorrect recording of statutory obligations and failure to properly notify Congress of funding withholding.
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Sources (6)
- GAO Decision on NEVI Formula Program Funds (2025-05-22)
- GAO Says Transportation Department Can't Withhold Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Funds (2025-05-22)
- Watchdog says Trump administration illegally halted EV charger funding (2025-05-22)
- Trump administration pauses $3 billion marked for new EV charging stations (2025-02-07)
- GAO finds DOT funding pause on electric vehicle charging illegal (2025-05-22)
- GAO Ruling on NEVI Impoundment Could Upend Approvals of All USDOT Formula Grant Programs (2025-05-22)
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