Bill > SRes563

This resolution affirms the federal government's support for school districts investing in clean school buses, based on several important health and environmental considerations. The resolution highlights that diesel school buses are a major source of local air pollution, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which pose significant health risks to children due to their developing lungs. Since approximately 30% of U.S. children use school buses, the resolution emphasizes that air pollution from these vehicles can enter school buildings, degrade classroom air quality, and lead to increased rates of asthma, heart disease, and lung disease. The document notes that air pollution-related illnesses can cause students to miss school days and negatively impact educational attainment. By replacing diesel school buses with clean alternatives, including electric buses, local air pollution could be dramatically reduced, ultimately improving children's health. The resolution also acknowledges Congress's historical bipartisan support for funding such bus replacements, as demonstrated in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and formally resolves that the federal government should continue to support school districts in investing in clean school bus technologies.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/563/all-info