United StatesSchool bus proposal would replace 2022–2026 dates with 2027–2031
Congress would replace a five-year date range in the Energy Policy Act with 2027 through 2031 if the school bus proposal becomes law.
What it does
The proposal would replace 2022 through 2026 with 2027 through 2031 in Section 741(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Argument forIf Congress approves spending, the later years could support grants and rebates that help eligible applicants pay for cleaner replacement school buses.
Argument againstIf Congress approves spending, funding the later years could use $1 billion annually for eligible applicants, leaving less for other priorities.
More detail
Congress would replace one five-year date range with another. The replacement would apply to Section 741(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The replacement range would include every year from 2027 through 2031.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 9Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 9Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
EducationTransportationEnvironment & Energy