The purpose of this legislation, known as the RECHARGE Act, is to allow the installation and use of electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas along the Interstate Highway System. The goal is to support the growing number of electric vehicles on the road and to address concerns about "range anxiety," which is the fear of running out of battery power without a charging option nearby. Key provisions of the RECHARGE Act include a directive for the Secretary of Transportation to permit electric vehicle charging infrastructure at rest areas.