S. 2478: Freedom to Move Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-28):
Freedom to Move Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award competitive five-year grants (i.e., Freedom to Move Grants) to states, local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations in both rural and urban areas to cover the lost fare revenue for fare-free public transportation and improve public transportation.
Grants must be used to support (1) implementing a fare-free transit program; and (2) efforts to improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities, such as costs associated with efforts to provide more safe, frequent, and reliable bus service, including bus stop safety and accessibility improvements, and pedestrian and bike shelters.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-28 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2478 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2478?
S. 2478 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Freedom to Move Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2478 are available on congress.gov.
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