Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act

House Bill

H.R. 3449

119th Congress

Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Thompson

Representative

Republican

PA-15

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill improves public transit systems to strengthen communities across America. It provides funding, policy support, and technical assistance to enhance bus, rail, and other transit services, particularly in underserved areas, connecting people to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorGlenn Thompson (R-PA)

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

ChamberHouse

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Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act

This bill improves public transit systems to strengthen communities across America. It provides funding, policy support, and technical assistance to enhance bus, rail, and other transit services, particularly in underserved areas, connecting people to jobs, he

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This bill improves public transit systems to strengthen communities across America. It provides funding, policy support, and technical assistance to enhance bus, rail, and other transit services, particularly in underserved areas, connecting people to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services.

Bill Number: 3449
Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act
Bill Number: 3449
Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: This bill improves public transit systems to strengthen communities across America. It provides funding, policy support, and technical assistance to enhance bus, rail, and other transit services, particularly in underserved areas, connecting people to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential servi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill improves public transit systems to strengthen communities across America. It provides funding, policy support, and technical assistance to enhance bus, rail, and other transit services, particularly in underserved areas, connecting people to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Eric's Law This bill modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings involving a defendant who is serving a life sentence for murder and, while serving the life sentence, is convicted of another murder. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence and there is a motion by the attorney for the government, the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases federal investment in public transit systems
Improves transit access in underserved communities
Connects riders to jobs, healthcare, and education
Supports bus, rail, and multimodal transit improvements
Strengthens community connectivity through better transportation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For transit riders: More reliable and accessible public transportation options. For underserved communities: Better connections to employment and essential services. For local economies: Enhanced mobility supporting workforce and economic development. For environment: Reduced emissions through increased public transit use.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3449, 119th Congress (2025). "Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3449