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HR 3449

Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act

119th Congress Introduced by Alma Adams and 136 co-sponsors

HR 3449 - Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act OverviewBill Number: HR 3449 Title: Stronger Communities through Better Transit ActStatus: Referred to the Subcommittee o

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Bill Summary · HR 3449

HR 3449 - Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 3449
Title: Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Introduced: May 15, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act aims to improve public transportation infrastructure and services across the United States. The bill's primary goal is to increase access to reliable, affordable, and environmentally-friendly transit options, with the intent of fostering more livable, sustainable communities.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes $75 billion in federal funding over 5 years for grants to state and local governments to:
    • Expand and modernize bus, light rail, and commuter rail systems
    • Improve the accessibility and reliability of public transit
    • Invest in zero-emission and electric vehicle technology for transit fleets
  • Establishes a new competitive grant program to support transit-oriented development projects that integrate housing, jobs, and community services near transit hubs
  • Requires the Department of Transportation to develop national standards for transit worker safety and passenger accessibility
  • Provides tax credits to employers who offer commuter transit benefits to their employees

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State and local governments would gain access to significant federal funding to upgrade and expand their public transit systems
  • Transit riders, especially those in underserved communities, would benefit from more reliable, accessible, and environmentally-friendly transportation options
  • Developers and businesses near transit hubs would have new incentives to invest in transit-oriented projects
  • Transit workers would see improved safety standards and working conditions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 15, 2025 and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit for further consideration. If passed by the House and Senate, and signed into law by the President, the funding and programs authorized by the bill would take effect starting in the 2026 fiscal year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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