Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8399

STAR Act

Public Transit: Funding for Art in Stations

Apr 21·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The STAR Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill addresses a specific funding rule and currently lacks the broad support needed to move quickly through Congress.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 6397 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6397 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would change federal law to allow transit agencies to use federal money for art in their buildings and stations. Right now, there are rules that prevent this money from being used for artistic features like murals or sculptures.
The goal is to make public transit stations more welcoming and beautiful for the people who use them every day. This could include things like decorative tiles, statues, or paintings in subway stations and bus hubs.
Local transit agencies would be able to decide if they want to spend a small part of their federal budget on these extra art costs. It does not force them to do so, but it gives them the option to include art in their construction plans.
Supporters believe that adding art to transit centers can help make spaces feel safer and more pleasant for commuters. It also provides opportunities for local artists to showcase their work in public spaces.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Apr 21, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

STAR Act

Bill NumberHR 8399

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Data Sources

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