House Bill 2164
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Green Bus Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2164
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
April 9, 2019
04/10/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
04/09/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:32:21 PM