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US HR2906

Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2019


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Introduced
05/22/2019
In Committee
05/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program. This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Clean School Bus Program, including to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants for up to 60% of the replacement costs of acquiring clean school buses and charging and fueling infrastructure.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes the Clean School Bus Program through fiscal year 2025. The bill expands the definition of "alternative fuel" to include electricity, and modifies the definition of "clean school bus" to remove the requirement that the bus be operated using an alternative fuel. The bill also changes the priority for grant applications, giving highest priority to applicants that propose to retrofit school buses manufactured in or after model year 1991 to become clean school buses with low or zero emissions. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants for up to 60% of the replacement costs of acquiring clean school buses and charging and fueling infrastructure.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (on 01/09/2020)

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