What does Preamble of BUSES Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit engine idling restrictions for over-the-road buses and school buses if an engine idles for less than 15 minutes, and for other purposes,' aims to prohibit engine idling restrictions. The bill specifically addresses over-the-road buses and school buses. An exception to the prohibition is provided if an engine idles for less than 15 minutes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of BUSES Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards Act.

What does NATIONAL MINIMUM IDLING STANDARD FOR BUSES. of BUSES Act do?

This section amends the Clean Air Act to prevent states from enforcing engine idling restrictions on over-the-road buses or school buses for periods less than 15 minutes. It prohibits citizen suits against owners or operators of over-the-road buses or school buses for alleged violations of these idling restrictions. States and political subdivisions are prohibited from implementing or maintaining programs that provide monetary compensation to individuals for reporting, citing, or enforcing engine idling violations for over-the-road buses. Any such programs in effect on the date of enactment must be terminated within 180 days.

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BUSES Act

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Clean Air Act to prevent states from enforcing engine idling restrictions on over-the-road or school buses that idle for less than 15 minutes.
It prohibits citizen lawsuits and monetary compensation programs related to idling violations for these types of buses.
Existing programs that provide monetary compensation for reporting idling violations must be terminated within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

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