Bill > S2299

This bill amends federal transportation law to create a new grant program focused on improving the resilience of public transportation systems against climate change impacts. The bill defines "resilience improvements" and establishes a grant program that allows state and local governments to receive funding for projects that help transit systems withstand natural disasters, extreme weather events, flooding, sea level rise, and other climate-related challenges. Eligible activities include installing flood mitigation measures, replacing equipment vulnerable to extreme temperatures, developing backup power systems, assessing system vulnerabilities, and planning emergency response strategies. The bill prioritizes funding for projects in underserved, low-income, and environmental justice communities, which are disproportionately affected by climate risks. The Secretary of Transportation is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the grant program's implementation, including descriptions of funded projects and their impacts on vulnerable communities. The bill also increases transportation funding authorizations, adding $300 million for fiscal year 2026 specifically for these resilience improvement grants, bringing the total authorized amount to approximately $4.15 billion.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2299/all-info