HR 8253 United States House · 118th Congress

BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act

The BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act establishes a $50 billion annual grant program (2025-2034) to fund electrified transportation infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve transportation access. It prioritizes projects in frontline, vulnerable, or disadvantaged communities (requiring 40% of funds), with 30-40% allocated to rural areas and 60-70% to urban areas. The bill mandates recipients use 5% of grant funds for workforce training, pay a minimum wage of $17 per hour (increasing annually), and use renewable energy sources for project operations. Eligible projects include electric buses, rail systems, port infrastructure with EV charging, and micromobility initiatives that reduce emissions and improve transportation services.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 6, 2024 Last action May 8, 2024
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May 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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May 7, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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May 7, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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May 7, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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May 6, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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May 6, 2024
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