Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Clean School Bus Program. Under the revised program, the Environmental Protection Agency must provide financial assistance to replace existing school buses with clean school buses that do not emit specified pollutants, including greenhouse gases.

Bill 117 HR 2721, also known as the Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021, aims to provide funding and support for schools to transition to cleaner and more sustainable transportation options for students. The bill focuses on reducing emissions from school buses and promoting the use of electric or alternative fuel vehicles.

Key provisions of the bill include grants for school districts to replace old diesel buses with electric or alternative fuel buses, funding for infrastructure improvements to support these cleaner vehicles, and support for training and education programs for school bus drivers and maintenance staff.

The bill also includes measures to increase access to public transportation for students, such as providing subsidies for students to use public transit or expanding bus routes to better serve schools. Additionally, the bill aims to improve air quality around schools by reducing emissions from school buses and promoting the use of cleaner transportation options. Overall, the Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 seeks to address environmental and health concerns related to school transportation, while also promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 2721

Introduced on
2021-04-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/21/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Clean School Bus Program. Under the revised program, the Environmental Protection Agency must provide financial assistance to replace existing school buses with clean school buses that do not emit specified pollutants, including greenhouse gases.

Bill 117 HR 2721, also known as the Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021, aims to provide funding and support for schools to transition to cleaner and more sustainable transportation options for students. The bill focuses on reducing emissions from school buses and promoting the use of electric or alternative fuel vehicles.

Key provisions of the bill include grants for school districts to replace old diesel buses with electric or alternative fuel buses, funding for infrastructure improvements to support these cleaner vehicles, and support for training and education programs for school bus drivers and maintenance staff.

The bill also includes measures to increase access to public transportation for students, such as providing subsidies for students to use public transit or expanding bus routes to better serve schools. Additionally, the bill aims to improve air quality around schools by reducing emissions from school buses and promoting the use of cleaner transportation options. Overall, the Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 seeks to address environmental and health concerns related to school transportation, while also promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Potential Impact
Air quality
Buy American requirements
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Electric power generation and transmission
Elementary and secondary education
Environmental health
Government lending and loan guarantees
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Labor standards
Manufacturing
Minority education
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates
Public-private cooperation
Securities
Solid waste and recycling
Wages and earnings

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/24/2021

Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Clean School Bus Program. Under the revised program, the Environmental Protection Agency must provide financial assistance to replace existing ...


Latest Action4/22/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.