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Grants for Green Passenger Ferries: Cleaner Air and Transport

This act establishes a grant program for acquiring, leasing, or constructing low- or zero-emission passenger ferries. The goal is to reduce air pollution and improve public transportation quality. Citizens can expect more environmentally friendly ferry travel options.
Key points
The government will allocate funds for ferries that reduce operational emissions by at least 75%.
Grants will cover up to 80% of the costs for eco-friendly ferries and related infrastructure.
From 2022 to 2025, at least $20 million annually will be set aside for this purpose.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3516
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GREEN Ferries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3516.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will allocate funds for ferries that reduce operational emissions by at least 75%.
  • Grants will cover up to 80% of the costs for eco-friendly ferries and related infrastructure.
  • From 2022 to 2025, at least $20 million annually will be set aside for this purpose.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Transport Public Investments