Proposed federal funding bill doles out nearly $16M for electric, hydrogen buses

(The Center Square) – Nearly $16 million taxpayer dollars are set aside for zero-emission buses and charging stations across the country in one of Congress’ proposed annual government funding bills.

With a total price tag of $89.9 billion, the proposed legislation includes more than a dozen earmarks totaling at least $15.8 billion for electric buses, hydrogen buses, and electric bus charging stations or battery systems across only four states. The number is likely higher, due to the ambiguity of some lawmakers’ transportation-related budget requests.

California would receive the lion’s share of the money, requested for multiple projects by Democratic U.S. Reps. Pete Aguilar, Judy Chu, Linda Sanchez, Mark DeSaulnier, Jimmy Gomez, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ted Lieu, Maxine Waters, Nanette Barragan, and Amy Bera.

The California projects include:

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