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Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2721
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 2721
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2721
Bill HR 2721 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2021. Bill HR 2721 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2021. Bill HR 2721's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of April 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2721
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
76Democrat Cosponsors
76Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2721
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2721
Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021
To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program.
Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2721
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