# House Members Propose $1B Clean Bus Reauthorization

Representatives Jahana Hayes, Greg Landsman, and Buddy Carter introduced bipartisan Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act legislation on October 9, 2026, proposing to extend the EPA program through FY2031. The sponsors’ release describes **$1 billion** in proposed funding, although another account of the bill does not specify a new funding amount; the proposal is not enacted, so the appropriation and program terms remain subject to legislative action. The existing program has awarded $2.6 billion for more than 8,000 low- or zero-emission buses across over 1,100 school districts, while districts have requested more than $7.7 billion.

- School districts, bus manufacturers, charging-infrastructure providers, and fleet-service contractors may find opportunities if Congress reauthorizes and funds the program; the proposed uses include bus replacement, charging infrastructure, and workforce development.
- Procurement teams can use the gap between district requests and awards as an indicator of demand, but should treat the proposed funding and FY2031 extension as contingent until legislation is enacted.
- The legislation’s progress and any subsequent EPA program guidance will determine the timing, eligibility, and procurement requirements for future projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Energy & Utilities, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> By extending the Clean School Bus Program, this legislation will give schools greater certainty as they plan for the future, replace aging buses, and make transportation decisions that best meet the needs of their communities.
> — Buddy Carter, Congressman

> The Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act will help to provide cleaner and healthier air for school children in Connecticut and across the country, support clean energy jobs, and protect our environment for decades to come.
> — Jahana Hayes, Congresswoman

### Sources
- [Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses Applaud Bipartisan Federal Legislation to Reauthorize the Successful & Popular Clean School Bus Program - League of Conservation Voters](https://www.lcv.org/media-center/members-of-the-alliance-for-electric-school-buses-applaud-bipartisan-federal-legislation-to-reauthorize-the-successful-popular-clean-school-bus-program) - League of Conservation Voters
- [Hayes, Landsman, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Clean School Bus Legislation  | Press Releases | Congresswoman Jahana Hayes](https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9146BD9B-C769-469A-8536-4A2BB3C790FA) - Hayes House