Freedom to Move Act
- Last Action
- 3/30/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-30Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2021-03-29Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2021-03-29Introduced in House
- 2021-03-29Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-29 (00)
Freedom to Move Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award competitive five-year grants (Freedom to Move Grants) to states, local governments, transit agencies, and non-profit organizations in both rural and urban areas to cover the lost fare revenue for fare-free public transportation and improve public transportation.
Grants shall be used to support (1) implementing a fare-free transit program; and (2) efforts to improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities, such as costs associated with efforts to provide more safe, frequent, and reliable bus service, including bus stop safety and accessibility improvements, and pedestrian and bike shelters.
Cosponsors (4)
- Gwen Moore (D-WI)
- Jesus Garcia (D-IL)
- MAXINE WATERS (D-CA)
- Grace Meng (D-NY)
Subjects
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal justice information and records
- Government information and archives
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Government studies and investigations
- Public transit
- Public-private cooperation
- State and local government operations
- Transportation costs
- Transportation employees
- Transportation programs funding
- User charges and fees
- Worker safety and health
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