Bills · HR 5922
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5922Transportation and Public Works
Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act
INTRO NOV 4· LAST ACTION NOV 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because reliable transportation is a critical need for many Americans, and for people with disabilities, accessible options can be particularly scarce or difficult to arrange. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly expand the availability of on-demand, accessible microtransit services, making it easier for individuals with mobility challenges to participate more fully in their communities.
Without this bill, the development of specialized accessible microtransit services might remain slow or uneven across the country, leaving many individuals without convenient transportation. By offering targeted grants, the bill encourages local innovation and investment in solutions that directly address a common barrier to independence and economic opportunity for people with disabilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for eligible entities to improve accessible microtransit services for individuals with disabilities.
This directly targets funding to local communities to address a specific transportation accessibility gap.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant recipients to install and maintain interior camera systems in microtransit vehicles funded by the program.
This provision aims to enhance safety and accountability within the new services but raises questions about privacy.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grant applications that demonstrate improved accessibility, address service gaps, provide economic benefits, and include specific features like wheelchair-accessible vehicles and low-income access.
This ensures that funds are directed to projects with the greatest potential impact and broadest reach.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $20,000,000 in funding for the pilot program, with a maximum grant amount of $3,000,000 per project.
This specifies the financial commitment and sets limits on the scale of individual projects.
PROVISION 05
Applies existing federal labor standards (49 U.S.C. 5333) to projects funded through this program.
This ensures that workers providing these new services receive standard protections and benefits.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
NOV 4
Introduced in House
NOV 4
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5922
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 4, 2025
Last actionNov 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025
House BillHR 5922Transportation and Public Works
Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act
INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
