The "Freedom to Move Act" establishes a grant program to invest in State, county, and local efforts to provide fare-free public transportation , aiming to improve and expand access to safe, accessible, and reliable mass transit systems and enhance community livability. The Secretary of Transportation will award competitive "Freedom to Move Grants" to eligible entities, covering lost fare revenue for fare-free services and supporting overall public transportation improvements for a 5-year period. Eligible entities include States, counties, local municipalities, transit agencies, private nonprofit organizations in rural areas, or partnerships. To receive a grant, applicants must detail plans for implementing fare-free transit, expanding and improving bus service with a focus on low-income and historically underserved communities , and collaborating with community stakeholders. Applications also require an equity evaluation of transit gaps, a description of current fare evasion policies with plans to eliminate criminalization, and estimates for increased operational costs due to higher ridership. Grant funds are designated for implementing fare-free transit programs and improving public transportation, especially in underserved communities, covering costs for enhancing bus stop safety, accessibility, and operational expenses. The Act authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and requires the Secretary to report on program progress, demographics, and the closing of transit equity gaps after three years.