HB5809: California Clean School Bus Equity Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to remove a limitation on amounts provided under the clean school bus program, and for other purposes.
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This bill would remove a spending limit on the federal Clean School Bus Program, which currently provides money to replace diesel school buses with cleaner electric or alternative-fuel buses. The program aims to reduce air pollution and protect children's health in underserved communities. The bill was introduced by Katie Porter and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It amends a 2005 energy law to allow more federal funding to flow to schools.
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HB5809: California Clean School Bus Equity Act