A bill to increase the Federal operating share for rural transit, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 3978

119th Congress

A bill to increase the Federal operating share for rural transit, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

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Summary

This bill would increase the amount of federal funding that covers operating costs for public transportation systems in rural areas. Currently, the federal government pays a portion of these costs, and this bill would raise that percentage, reducing the financial burden on rural communities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to increase the Federal operating share for rural transit, and for other purposes.

This bill would increase the amount of federal funding that covers operating costs for public transportation systems in rural areas. Currently, the federal government pays a portion of these costs, and this bill would raise that percentage, reducing the financ

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This bill would increase the amount of federal funding that covers operating costs for public transportation systems in rural areas. Currently, the federal government pays a portion of these costs, and this bill would raise that percentage, reducing the financial burden on rural communities.

Bill Number: 3978
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to increase the Federal operating share for rural transit, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 3978
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would increase the amount of federal funding that covers operating costs for public transportation systems in rural areas. Currently, the federal government pays a portion of these costs, and this bill would raise that percentage, reducing the financial burden on rural communities.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would increase the amount of federal funding that covers operating costs for public transportation systems in rural areas. Currently, the federal government pays a portion of these costs, and this bill would raise that percentage, reducing the financial burden on rural communities.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill increases the federal share of funding for operating expenses of rural public transit systems.
Rural transit systems include buses and other public transportation services in less populated areas outside of cities.
The change would mean rural communities would need to contribute less of their own money to keep transit services running.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect rural communities that operate public transportation systems, making it easier for them to maintain bus routes and other transit services with less local funding. It would also benefit rural residents who depend on public transit to get to work, medical appointments, and other essential destinations. Local governments in rural areas would see reduced financial pressure on their budgets for transportation services.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3978, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to increase the Federal operating share for rural transit, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3978

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