Increase federal funding for public transportation systems in rural communities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Investments in Rural Transit Act?
The Investments in Rural Transit Act, introduced as S. 3978, has been held in the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs since March 2, 2026. The committee members must now decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Investments in Rural Transit Act (S. 3978 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5626 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5626 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Tina Smith (D-MN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.