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S. 660: Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-20
SponsorSen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
Cosponsors3
Latest action2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last updated2025-05-29

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):

Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025

This bill allows a state or local authority (e.g., a transit authority) to use public transportation grants to make a partial advance payment for bus rolling stock (e.g., transit buses). 

Specifically, a public transportation grant recipient may use grant funds to make an advance payment of not more than 20% of the total purchase order value of a bus rolling stock vehicle without obtaining preapproval or requiring the vehicle manufacturer to provide a performance bond (or other form of security). In order to make an advance payment, the recipient must meet certain requirements. For example, the recipient must have a signed purchase order and an executed contract with a vehicle manufacturer that includes advance payment provisions.

Cosponsors (3)

NameParty / state
Kevin Cramer R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20
John Fetterman D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20
Katie Boyd Britt R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 660 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 660?

S. 660 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 660 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).