Congress·In Committee·S. 3455

Senator Van Hollen Proposes Bill to Boost Public Transit Service and Safety with 80% Federal Funding

Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025

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This bill creates a new grant program to help cities pay for the daily costs of running buses and trains. Usually, federal money is mostly for building things, but this would help pay for the actual service people use every day.
The goal is to make public transit better by increasing how often buses and trains run and making sure they reach more neighborhoods. It also allows cities to use the money to plan better routes.
To make riders feel safer, the bill lets transit agencies use federal funds for security personnel, law enforcement, and fixing safety risks identified by local committees.
The federal government would pay for 80% of these costs, which is much higher than the usual 50% match for daily operations. This makes it easier for local cities to afford big improvements.
To get the money, cities must prove they are still spending their own local funds at the same level as before. They are also banned from using this specific money to replace regular bus routes with private ride-sharing services.

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

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Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

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Dec 11, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Dec 11, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 3455

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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