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Faster Buses Better Futures Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5230 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Sep 10, 2025

What it does

The Faster Buses Better Futures Act would amend federal transit law to increase local bus service by authorizing $250 billion in grants over fiscal years 2026–2030 for eligible entities—such as recipients of existing urban and rural transit funding—to redesign bus networks with the goal of doubling transit ridership within six years of implementation. The bill prioritizes grants for proposals that achieve the largest ridership increases, requires recipients to meet equity and reporting benchmarks—including surveys in areas of persistent poverty and underserved communities—and mandates that federal funds cover 80% of project costs, with 100% coverage for the first three years after a grant…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 9, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 10, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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