Congress·In Committee·3 months ago

Congress proposes $50M a year for transit crime prevention, staffing, and safety upgrades

Also known as: Safe and Affordable Transit Act

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Congress would let more cities apply for federal transit operating grants aimed at crime prevention and security, even if they don’t meet a usual population rule.
The grants could pay for more transit police and officers at stations, including by hiring directly or contracting with local police departments.
Money could also be used for safety-focused upgrades like monitoring devices, operator shields, and other changes to protect riders and transit workers.
The bill would authorize $50 million each year from 2026 through 2030 for these grants.
The Transportation Department would commission a study, with input from transit worker unions, on what anti-crime tactics work best and share findings with Congress.

TransportationInfrastructureCriminal JusticeLabor Employment

Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

Nov 26, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Nov 25, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Nov 25, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safe and Affordable Transit Act

Bill NumberHR 6298

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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D: 2R: 2

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