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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6298

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

Safe and Affordable Transit Act

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • 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

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Positive Impacts(1)
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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.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
D: 2R: 2

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