This resolution condemns recent acts of violence, arson, and domestic terrorism targeting electric vehicles, charging stations, and dealerships across the United States.
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
This resolution strongly condemns the recent acts of violence, arson, and domestic terrorism targeting electric vehicles, charging stations, and dealerships across the United States. Congress officially declares that such destructive acts are unacceptable and highlights ongoing law enforcement actions against these incidents. The measure serves as a formal statement disapproving of the attacks on EV infrastructure.
Congress Condemns Attacks on EV Charging Stations and Dealerships, Labels Acts as 'Domestic Terrorism'
This resolution is Congress’s way of putting its foot down on the recent wave of violent attacks targeting electric vehicles (EVs), the places that sell them, and the charging stations that keep them running. It’s a formal statement—not a new law with penalties, but a clear declaration that these actions, which include arson and violence, are completely unacceptable and are being treated as acts of “domestic terrorism.”
The Official Disapproval Stamp
Think of this resolution as Congress officially registering its strong disapproval. The text specifically condemns the “acts of violence, arson, and domestic terrorism” committed against EV infrastructure across the country. This isn't just about property damage; it’s about the legislative branch affirming the rule of law and backing up law enforcement’s efforts to prosecute these crimes. For the average person, this means that the government is taking these destructive acts seriously and is using strong language to signal that this behavior won't be tolerated.
Targeting Infrastructure: The Real-World Impact
The resolution highlights that law enforcement agencies have reported numerous violent incidents. It even calls out specific examples, like the Department of Justice charging individuals involved in destroying Tesla properties. One particularly alarming incident mentioned involved an individual allegedly using an assault rifle and throwing eight Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership. When you see attacks like this, it’s not just an issue for Tesla or EV owners; it impacts everyone who relies on public infrastructure or works at these businesses.
If you’re a contractor installing a new charging station in a parking lot, or a sales manager at a dealership, this resolution offers political support for your safety and investment. It basically tells the people committing these acts that the government is watching and is officially labeling their actions as severe criminal behavior. While a resolution doesn’t change the penal code, the strong language used—especially the term “domestic terrorism”—lends significant weight to law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute the individuals responsible for this kind of economic sabotage and violence.