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Increased Funding for Public Transit Resilience to Natural Disasters

This act aims to enhance the safety and reliability of public transportation. It will better prepare transit systems for the impacts of climate change and natural disasters like floods and extreme temperatures. This means fewer disruptions to daily commutes and greater safety for passengers.
Key points
More financial resources for improving public transportation's resilience to floods, wildfires, extreme weather, and other natural disasters.
Funds can be used for installing flood prevention systems, flood detection, replacing vulnerable equipment, and developing backup systems.
Overall increase in available grants for maintaining and repairing public transportation systems.
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Print number: 117_HR_9302
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2022-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Resilient Transit Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9302.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More financial resources for improving public transportation's resilience to floods, wildfires, extreme weather, and other natural disasters.
  • Funds can be used for installing flood prevention systems, flood detection, replacing vulnerable equipment, and developing backup systems.
  • Overall increase in available grants for maintaining and repairing public transportation systems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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