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Green Bus Act of 2019

Introduced: April 9, 2019 Introduced by: Brownley, Julia Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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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 Congressional Research Service

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 April 10, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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