Freedom to Move Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7389 Freedom to Move Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7389

Freedom to Move Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award competitive five-year grants (Freedom to Move Grants) to states, local governments, transit agencies, and non-profit organizations in both rural and urban areas to cover the lost fare revenue for fare-free public transportation and improve public transportation.

Grants shall be used to support (1) implementing a fare-free transit program; and (2) efforts to improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities, such as costs associated with efforts to provide more safe, frequent, and reliable bus service, including bus stop safety and accessibility improvements, and pedestrian and bike shelters.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7389

Bill HR 7389 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 26, 2020. Bill HR 7389 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 26, 2020. Bill HR 7389's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of June 29, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7389

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7389

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses

- Congressional oversight

- Criminal justice information and records

- Government information and archives

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Government studies and investigations

- Public transit

- Public-private cooperation

- State and local government operations

- Transportation costs

- Transportation employees

- Transportation programs funding

- User charges and fees

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7389

Freedom to Move Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes.

Freedom to Move Act