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Freedom to Move Act

USA117th CongressS-1172| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4278
Freedom to Move Act
Mar 30, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2287
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4278
    Freedom to Move Act


  • March 30, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2287
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2287: Freedom to Move Act
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessPublic-private cooperationPublic transitState and local government operationsTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationWorker safety and health

Freedom to Move Act

USA117th CongressS-1172| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4278
Freedom to Move Act
Mar 30, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2287
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4278
    Freedom to Move Act


  • March 30, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2287
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2287: 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 investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessPublic-private cooperationPublic transitState and local government operationsTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationWorker safety and health