119th Congress
S. 2478
Freedom to Move Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Edward J. Markey(D-MA)
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2025
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Freedom to Move Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award competitive five-year grants (i.e., Freedom to Move Grants) to states, local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations in both rural and urban areas to cover the lost fare revenue for fare-free public transportation and improve public transportation.
Grants must 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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 28, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. - Jul 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate