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S 5625 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2024

The Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2024 establishes a federal program to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission school buses through grants and rebates. The program prioritizes school districts serving high-need areas, rural or low-income communities, and communities of color, with specific requirements for manufacturers to submit "U.S. Jobs Plans" detailing labor commitments for hiring and training workers. The bill authorizes $2 billion annually for 2025-2026 and $3 billion annually for 2027-2032 to fund this transition, including provisions for technical assistance, education outreach, and coordination with electric utilities. It requires that zero-emission school buses be operated for at least five years and includes annual reporting requirements for transparency. The legislation aims to reduce air pollution from school buses while improving health outcomes for students and creating workforce opportunities.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2B-$3B annually for zero-emission school bus program, directly increasing public service funding through federal appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds zero-emission school buses for K-12 districts, prioritizing underserved communities and improving school infrastructure per bill's grant program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReplaces diesel school buses with zero-emission vehicles, reducing fossil fuel dependence and funding clean energy infrastructure through federal grants.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReplaces diesel school buses with zero-emission models, reducing emissions in high-need communities, directly advancing environmental protection through clean transportation funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates manufacturers to submit 'U.S. Jobs Plans' detailing labor commitments for hiring and training workers, directly advancing employment standards and workforce development.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds zero-emission school bus replacement program, prioritizing sustainable transportation in underserved communities with $2-3B annual funding95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 19, 2024 Last action Dec 19, 2024
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Dec 19, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7242)
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Dec 19, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
CA
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Photo of Raphael G. Warnock
Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
GA
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