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Freedom to Move Act

USA116th CongressS-4278| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7389
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7389
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7389: Freedom to Move Act
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic-private cooperationPublic transitState and local government operationsTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingUser charges and feesWorker safety and health

Freedom to Move Act

USA116th CongressS-4278| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2020
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.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7389
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7389
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7389: Freedom to Move Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic-private cooperationPublic transitState and local government operationsTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingUser charges and feesWorker safety and health