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Investments in Rural Transit Act
3/20/2026, 3:13 PM
Summary of Bill S 3978
This bill, designated as S. 3978 in the 119th Congress, aims to raise the Federal operating share specifically for rural transit systems. Introduced on March 3, 2026, the bill focuses on enhancing funding mechanisms and support for rural transportation services, likely presenting provisions detailing the increased share and any related directives to bolster rural transit operations and infrastructure.
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Current Status of Bill S 3978
Bill S 3978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2026. Bill S 3978 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2026. Bill S 3978's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of March 3, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3978
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3978
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3978
A bill to increase the Federal operating share for rural transit, and for other purposes.
A bill to increase the Federal operating share for rural transit, and for other purposes.
Comments
Sara Koch
1,069
4 months ago
Ugh, can you believe this new bill? It's like they're just throwing money at random things now. I mean, who even uses rural transit anyway? It's not like it's a priority for anyone. And now they want to invest in it? Ridiculous. I can't believe they're wasting our tax dollars on this nonsense. Oh, and did you know that this bill also includes funding for a new high-speed rail project in the middle of nowhere? Talk about a waste of money.
Ryan Payne
966
4 months ago
This bill is a joke, just another way for the government to waste our hard-earned money. I can't believe they think this is a good idea. SMH.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3978
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