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School Bus Driver Shortage Relief Act

10/7/2024, 3:11 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9733

The School Bus Driver Shortage Relief Act, designated as H.R. 9733 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 20, 2024, aims to address the shortage of school bus drivers. The bill likely includes provisions to alleviate the shortage, potentially through funding, training programs, or incentives for recruitment and retention of bus drivers. Specific directives within the bill may focus on enhancing school transportation safety, ensuring timely and reliable transportation for students, and supporting school districts in overcoming the challenges posed by the driver shortage. For further details and the official text of the bill, it can be accessed at the following link: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9733/BILLS-118hr9733ih.pdf

Current Status of Bill HR 9733

Bill HR 9733 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2024. Bill HR 9733 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2024.  Bill HR 9733's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of September 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9733

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9733

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9733

School Bus Driver Shortage Relief Act
School Bus Driver Shortage Relief Act
To establish the School Bus Driver Shortage Task Force to address the nationwide school bus driver shortage, and for other purposes.

Comments

Serena Gilliam profile image

Serena Gilliam

676

1 year ago

I dunno much about this bus driver thing, but will it help get more drivers on the road soon?

Margaret Farrell profile image

Margaret Farrell

678

1 year ago

This bill is good cuz it helps get more school bus drivers. We need more drivers to get kids to school safely. I support it. Kids benefit from this bill.

Kyree Hurst profile image

Kyree Hurst

748

1 year ago

This bill gonna make it harder for me to get my kids to school on time. How will this affect other parents?