Bill > S4278

This bill, titled the "Freedom to Move Act," aims to establish a grant program to support efforts by states, counties, and local municipalities to provide fare-free public transportation and improve access to safe, accessible, and reliable mass transit systems. The key provisions include defining eligible entities, setting the grant duration at 5 years, and requiring grantees to use the funds to implement fare-free transit programs and enhance public transportation services, particularly in underserved communities. The bill also mandates reporting requirements to track progress in closing transit equity and mobility gaps. Finally, it authorizes $5 billion per fiscal year from 2021 to 2025 to carry out the grant program.