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S3978Referred to Committee

Investments in Rural Transit Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-03
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Democrat · MN · Senator
Votes with party: 66.6% (311 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001203

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Mike Rounds (R-SD)Original· 2026-03-03
  • Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)Original· 2026-03-03

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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

2026-03-03

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsReferred To · 2026-03-03

Previously

  • Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2026-03-03

Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide federal funding and support to improve public transportation systems in rural areas, which currently have limited bus and transit options compared to cities. The money would help rural communities build new transit routes, purchase vehicles, and maintain existing services so that residents without cars can travel for work, medical appointments, and other needs. The legislation aims to address transportation gaps that make it harder for rural Americans to access jobs and services.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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