Bills · HR 4399
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4399Transportation and Public Works
Resilient Transit Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 15· LAST ACTION JUL 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to public transportation infrastructure across the country. If this bill becomes law, federal funds that currently focus on routine maintenance and repair can also be used to proactively protect transit systems from these growing climate impacts. This means bus depots could get flood protection, subway tunnels could install better temperature controls, and overall systems could develop better emergency plans to keep services running when disaster strikes.
Without this bill, many transit agencies might struggle to find dedicated funding to adapt to new climate realities, potentially leading to more frequent service disruptions, costly repairs after damage, and reduced access to essential services for communities. By allowing existing grant money to cover resilience projects, it helps ensure public transit can continue to reliably serve millions of Americans, especially those in vulnerable communities who often depend most on these services, even as the climate changes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows "state of good repair" grants for public transportation to also be used for "resilience improvements" to protect against climate change and natural disasters.
This expands the scope of existing federal funding, enabling transit agencies to prepare for and withstand climate impacts, not just fix existing problems.
PROVISION 02
Specifies a range of eligible activities for these grants, including flood prevention, temperature regulation, backup power, and vulnerability assessments.
Provides clear examples of projects that can be funded, guiding agencies on how to enhance system durability.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes an additional $300 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 specifically for these public transportation resilience improvements.
Provides new financial resources to support the bill's goals of making public transit systems more robust against climate change.
PROVISION 04
Requires annual reports to Congress detailing how grants are used, especially for projects benefiting underserved, environmental justice, and medically underserved communities.
Ensures transparency and accountability, and highlights the focus on equity in distributing these resilience funds.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 15
Introduced in House
JUL 15
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4399
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025
House BillHR 4399Transportation and Public Works
Resilient Transit Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
1
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