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This bill, the Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021, reauthorizes and expands the Clean School Bus Program. It establishes a program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants, rebates, and low-cost revolving loans to eligible entities, such as state and local governments and nonprofit organizations, to replace existing school buses with clean school buses that produce zero emissions. The bill prioritizes applications that serve the highest number of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches, and it includes requirements related to labor standards, workforce development, and the use of American-made components. The bill authorizes $2.5 billion per year through 2031 for the program and requires that at least $1 billion per year be used to replace buses serving communities of color, indigenous communities, low-income communities, and areas with poor air quality.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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