Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $91 Million in Rebates for Clean School Buses Across California as Part of Investing in America Agenda
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These rebates will help schools across Californias Fourth District and our country switch to greener transportation, improving air quality for students, faculty, and community members while saving money and combating climate change," said U.S. Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04).U.S. The zero-emission buses will help reduce the health care risks to our students and surrounding communities and create good paying jobs in America.School districts across America have caught on to the benefits of the Clean School Bus Program, said U.S. Representative Tony C\xe1rdenas (CA-29). Thanks to the historic Infrastructure Law, the EPA has invested over $5 billion over five years to replace old school buses with clean energy models to provide cleaner air, reduce health risks, and lower emissions in communities across the country. "Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Montebello Unified School District is set to receive $4.235 million in clean bus rebates, bringing us one step closer to achieving a green future for our entire community," said U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42). The program advances President Bidens Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution.The EPA is continuing to review selected applications and may make additional awards.