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HR 3180 United States House · 118th Congress

BIDIRECTIONAL Act

The BIDIRECTIONAL Act establishes a $500 million federal grant program to support electric school buses with bidirectional energy capabilities, allowing them to supply power back to the grid. Eligible entities like school districts, utilities, and manufacturers can apply for grants to cover costs related to bidirectional charging infrastructure and vehicle retrofits, with requirements for demonstrating economic viability and replicability. The bill also amends existing law to require states to consider implementing policies that enable vehicle-to-grid integration, including fair compensation for energy exported from vehicles to the grid. This legislation aims to create new revenue opportunities for schools while advancing grid resilience through innovative electric vehicle technology.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500M federal grant for electric school bus infrastructure, directly funding a public transportation program under government spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $500M federal grants for electric school bus infrastructure, directly funding K-12 school operations and facilities through school districts.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds electric school buses with grid-back capabilities, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and grid integration through $500M grants for bidirectional charging.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds electric school buses with bidirectional charging to reduce emissions and promote clean energy infrastructure, aligning with environmental protection goals.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides $500M federal grants for electric school buses with bidirectional charging, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through funding and grid integration requirements.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
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Introduced May 10, 2023 Last action May 12, 2023
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May 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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May 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 10, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
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Photo of Jason Crow
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
CO
6
Co
Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2