This bill, titled the "Freedom to Move Act," aims to invest in State, county, and local municipalities' efforts to provide fare-free public transportation and improve access to safe, accessible, and reliable mass transit systems. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a competitive grant program, known as "Freedom to Move Grants," within 360 days of enactment to cover lost fare revenue and enhance public transportation. Eligible entities, including states, counties, local municipalities, transit agencies, and private nonprofit organizations, must submit applications detailing their plans to implement fare-free transit, expand and improve bus service, and meaningfully consult with community stakeholders. Applications must also include an equity evaluation of transit gaps, current fare evasion enforcement policies, and estimates of additional operational costs due to increased ridership. Grants will be awarded for a 5-year period to entities in both rural and urbanized areas. Funds are intended to support the implementation of fare-free transit programs and improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities . This includes costs for bus stop safety and accessibility, pedestrian and bike shelters, signal priority systems, street redesign, and operational costs for increased ridership. The bill defines "underserved community" as areas with infrequent service or those identified as low-income and communities of color. It also specifies reporting requirements, mandating the Secretary to collect data on demographics and progress towards closing transit equity gaps from grant recipients. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this program.