House Bill 7389
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Freedom to Move Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 26, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7389
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 26, 2020
06/29/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
06/26/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/26/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:49 PM