A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Markey, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing support for federal investment in clean school buses. It affirms that the Federal Government should help school districts purchase clean, low-emission school buses but does not mandate any action or provide any funding.
Who Benefits and How
Electric and alternative-fuel school bus manufacturers (such as Blue Bird, Lion Electric, and Thomas Built Buses) benefit from this symbolic endorsement that signals potential future federal support for their products. School districts interested in transitioning to electric or clean-fuel buses may point to this resolution as evidence of congressional support when seeking future grants or appropriations. Children and families in communities with heavy school bus traffic could eventually benefit from reduced diesel emissions, though this resolution alone doesn't create those benefits.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one faces direct costs or mandates from this resolution since it is purely symbolic. Traditional diesel school bus manufacturers may face indirect reputational pressure as Congress signals preference for cleaner alternatives. However, this resolution doesn't impose any compliance requirements or spending obligations.
Key Provisions
- Expresses Senate support for federal investment in clean school buses
- Does not appropriate any funds or create any programs
- Does not mandate any action by school districts, manufacturers, or agencies
- Serves as a symbolic policy statement that may influence future legislation
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Expresses Senate support for federal investment in clean school buses, affirming that the Federal Government should support school districts in transitioning to clean school bus technology.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Non-binding expression of Senate support for federal clean school bus investment programs, signaling policy priority without mandate or funding"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Electric bus manufacturers
- Clean vehicle technology companies
- School districts seeking clean bus funding
- Children and communities near schools (reduced emissions)
Likely Burden Bearers
- Traditional diesel school bus manufacturers (indirect competitive pressure)
- Federal budget (implied future appropriations)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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