Bill > HR5444

This bill reauthorizes the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program, which was established under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Specifically, the bill extends the authorization of the DERA program from 2024 to 2029, allowing the program to continue providing grant funding to state and local governments, as well as private entities, to replace or retrofit older diesel engines and vehicles with cleaner technologies. The DERA program aims to reduce harmful diesel emissions and improve air quality, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by pollution.