A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 9, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program. It does this by changing the timeline for the program in Section 741(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Specifically, it strikes the years 2022 through 2026 and replaces them with the years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Extending the Clean School Bus Program helps reduce carbon emissions by promoting cleaner school buses through 2031.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Reauthorizing the Clean School Bus Program supports cleaner air and environmental health around schools.
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
Children benefit from reduced air pollution and healthier air quality when riding cleaner school buses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 extends the Clean School Bus Program through the years 2027 through 2031, which continues the program established under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Reauthorizing the Clean School Bus Program supports cleaner air and environmental health around schools. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Extending the Clean School Bus Program helps reduce carbon emissions by promoting cleaner school buses through 2031. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill extends funding and authority for clean school bus transportation infrastructure. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The continuation of the Clean School Bus Program provides ongoing support for alternative fuel and zero-emission school buses.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Children benefit from reduced air pollution and healthier air quality when riding cleaner school buses. Would students be better off under this? — Students benefit from the environmental and health improvements associated with clean school bus fleets.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — Extending the Clean School Bus Program continues federal grant opportunities for public schools to upgrade their bus fleets.
- 10/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio