HR 2164
116th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government information and archives
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor carriers
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Public transit
Transportation programs funding
Green Bus Act of 2019
Introduced: April 9, 2019
Introduced by:
Brownley, Julia
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Green Bus Act of 2019
This bill requires all buses purchased or leased with Federal Transit Administration funds to be zero-emission beginning on October 1, 2029.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) must issue an annual best practices report on zero-emission bus programs to help states and transit agencies implement zero-emission bus fleets.
The bill reauthorizes through FY2029 specific programs related to low or no emission vehicles and components.
DOT must give preference in awarding grants under the low or no emission program to transit agencies who have completed a full fleet transition plan.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Committees of jurisdiction
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