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Increased Federal Support for Rural Public Transit

This act increases federal financial support for public transportation in rural areas. This means residents in these regions can expect better access to transit services, making daily commutes to work, school, or medical appointments easier. The changes specifically target areas with high poverty rates, aging populations, healthcare shortages, or low population density.
Key points
Increased federal share of operating costs for rural public transportation to 80%, providing more funds for maintaining and developing services.
Additional support is directed to regions facing poverty, aging populations, lack of healthcare access, or low population density, improving residents' quality of life.
Rural residents can anticipate improved availability and frequency of bus services or other transit options, facilitating their daily lives.
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Print number: 117_S_267
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Investments in Rural Transit Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_267.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased federal share of operating costs for rural public transportation to 80%, providing more funds for maintaining and developing services.
  • Additional support is directed to regions facing poverty, aging populations, lack of healthcare access, or low population density, improving residents' quality of life.
  • Rural residents can anticipate improved availability and frequency of bus services or other transit options, facilitating their daily lives.
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 Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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