HR 4719

Freedom to Move Act

Summary

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Ayanna Pressley [D-MA-7]
Cosponsors
26
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Introduced
2025-07-23
Latest action
2025-07-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-07-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • 2025-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2025-07-23: Introduced in House
  • 2025-07-23: Introduced in House