We have received text from H.R. 4719: Freedom to Move Act. This bill was received on 2025-07-23, and currently has 23 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
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.
Relevant Companies
- None found
Representative Ayanna Pressley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Ayanna Pressley:
- H.R.4719: Freedom to Move Act
- H.R.4611: EACH Act of 2025
- H.R.4524: Equity in Government Act
- H.R.4111: MASS Act
- H.R.3603: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025
- H.R.3602: Ending Qualified Immunity Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Ayanna Pressley on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pressley.
Representative Ayanna Pressley Net Worth
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Pressley has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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