Bills · S 2299
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2299Transportation and Public Works
Resilient Transit Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 16· LAST ACTION JUL 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the increasing threat of climate change and natural disasters to essential public services. Across the country, extreme weather events like floods, heatwaves, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, often crippling public transportation systems and stranding communities. If this bill becomes law, it will allow federal money to be used to proactively protect and strengthen public transit infrastructure, preventing costly damage, reducing service interruptions, and ensuring people can still get to work, school, and appointments even after a disaster.
Without this bill, public transit agencies would have fewer dedicated resources and less flexibility to prepare for these challenges. This could mean more frequent and longer disruptions to bus and train services, higher repair costs after disasters, and a greater burden on communities, especially those that rely heavily on public transportation and are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. By investing in resilience now, the bill aims to create a more reliable, safer, and future-proof public transportation network for everyone.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows "State of Good Repair" grants to be used for public transportation resilience improvements.
This expands the scope of existing federal grants, enabling transit agencies to invest in protecting their infrastructure from climate change and natural disasters.
PROVISION 02
Defines "resilience improvement" and specifies eligible activities, such as flood prevention, temperature regulation, backup power, and vulnerability assessments.
This clarifies exactly what types of projects can be funded, directing resources towards specific measures that enhance system robustness.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes an additional $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 for these resilience improvement grants.
This provides dedicated new funding specifically for making public transit systems more resilient to climate impacts.
PROVISION 04
Establishes definitions for "environmental justice community," "medically underserved community," and "underserved community" for grant reporting purposes.
This highlights the bill's focus on ensuring that grant-funded projects benefit communities that are often disproportionately affected by environmental and economic stressors.
PROVISION 05
Requires annual reports to Congress detailing how these grants are used, with a focus on projects benefiting underserved and environmental justice communities.
This ensures transparency and accountability for how the funds are spent and whether they are reaching their intended beneficiaries.
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D· New York
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 16
Introduced in Senate
JUL 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2299
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 16, 2025
Last actionJul 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025
Senate BillS 2299Transportation and Public Works
Resilient Transit Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 16, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
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