Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6298
Safe and Affordable Transit Act
Congress proposes $50M a year for transit crime prevention, staffing, and safety upgrades
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
House
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Positive Impacts(1)
Milestones
3 milestones3 actions
Nov 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Nov 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(4)D: 2R: 2
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