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H.R. 4719: Freedom to Move Act

The bill titled the Freedom to Move Act aims to support local governments in providing fare-free public transportation services and improving overall public transit accessibility. Here are the key components of the bill:

Purpose

To invest in state and local efforts to implement fare-free public transportation.
To enhance access to safe and reliable mass transit systems, especially in communities that need it the most.

Grant Program

The bill establishes a grant program called Freedom to Move Grants to financially assist eligible local entities in covering revenue losses from eliminating transit fares.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and must be distributed within 360 days after the bill's enactment.

Eligibility and Application Process

Eligible entities for grants include state and local governments, transit agencies, and certain non-profit organizations focused on public transportation.
Entities must provide detailed plans on how they will implement fare-free transit and improve transit service, including:

Plans for redesigning bus networks.
Collaboration with community stakeholders to support outreach and awareness of fare-free programs.
Assessment of transit equity and strategies to address mobility gaps in the current system.
Policies for fare evasion enforcement, aiming to eliminate punitive measures for fare evasion.

Funding Duration and Use

Grants will be available for a period of five years.
Funds can be used to implement fare-free programs and improve public transportation infrastructure, including:

Bus stop safety and accessibility improvements.
Investments in operational capacity to handle increased ridership.
Design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities related to public transport.

Reporting Requirements

Entities receiving grants must report on their progress regarding demographic data of the communities they serve, focusing on closing equity gaps in transit access.
A report will be required three years after grant funds are released, detailing the effectiveness of the program in meeting its objectives and assessing demographic impacts.

Funding Authorization

The bill authorizes $5 billion annually for five years (2026-2030) to support these initiatives.

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Actions

3 actions

Date	Action
Jul. 24, 2025	Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul. 23, 2025	Introduced in House
Jul. 23, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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