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SRES 146

A resolution condemning the recent acts of violence, arson, and domestic terrorism committed throughout the United States

119th Congress Introduced by Marsha Blackburn

Senate condemns violence, arson, and domestic terrorism against electric vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations, signaling its stance to protect EV infrastructure.

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Bill Summary · SRES 146

Summary: Senate Resolution S. Res. 146

Overview

S. Res. 146 is a Senate resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that condemns acts of violence, arson, and domestic terrorism targeted at electric vehicles (EVs), car dealerships, and charging stations across the United States. It is a non-binding expression of the Senate’s stance on these incidents.

  • Bill Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Bill Number: S. Res. 146
  • Title: A resolution condemning the recent acts of violence, arson, and domestic terrorism committed throughout the United States
  • Introduced: March 27, 2025
  • Status: Introduced in Senate; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
  • Text (introduced): “That the Senate condemns the horrific acts of violence, arson, and domestic terrorism committed against electric vehicles, car dealerships, and charging stations throughout the United States.”
  • Sponsor: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • Explicit purpose is to condemn violence and domestic terrorism directed at EV infrastructure and related assets (EVs, dealerships, charging stations).
  • As a resolution, it articulates the Senate’s moral and policy stance rather than creating new law or imposing requirements.

Key provisions and changes

  • The introduced text consists of a single condemnatory statement. There are no operative policy changes, funding provisions, or regulatory directives included in the version presented.
  • Being a resolution, any effects are largely rhetorical and symbolic, signaling concern and a call for non-violence and safety around EV infrastructure.

Who/what would be affected

  • Affected entities referenced in the text:
    • Electric vehicles (EVs)
    • Car dealerships
    • EV charging stations
  • In practice, the resolution expresses national concern over violence affecting these assets and may influence public and political emphasis on protecting critical EV infrastructure.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: March 27, 2025
  • Committee referral: Judiciary Committee (2025-03-27)
  • Next procedural steps (potential): If the Judiciary Committee reports the resolution, it could advance to the Senate floor for consideration and vote. As a non-binding measure, it does not create new statutory obligations or funding.
  • Text reference: Congressional Record citation noted as CR S1913 for the introduced text.

Status and context

  • Sponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (primary sponsor).
  • At this stage, the resolution serves to publicly condemn violence against EV-related infrastructure and articulate legislative backing for safety and security measures surrounding EV adoption, without imposing regulatory or financial mandates.

If you’d like, I can compare S. Res. 146 to similar prior resolutions or place it in the context of concurrent legislation related to EV infrastructure and public safety.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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