Bills · HR 7099
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7099Transportation and Public Works
PATH to Education Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenReliable transportation is a major hurdle for many Americans trying to access education, whether it's higher education or early childhood programs for their children. If this bill becomes law, it could directly remove this barrier for countless students and families by funding practical improvements to public transit. This means more people could pursue degrees, gain job skills, and ensure their young children receive foundational early education, leading to better opportunities and economic mobility. It also strengthens public transportation systems by providing dedicated funding for services that connect communities to educational resources.
If this bill doesn't become law, the transportation challenges faced by students and Head Start families would likely continue without a specific federal program designed to address them. Educational institutions might struggle to enroll and retain students who lack reliable transit, potentially exacerbating existing inequities in educational access. Without this targeted funding, public transit agencies may not have the resources to expand services to these critical educational hubs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a new federal grant program called "Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to Education Grants."
This establishes the core mechanism for providing federal funding to improve transportation access to educational institutions.
PROVISION 02
Allows public transportation providers to use grant funds to add or adjust bus/rail routes, stops, and service frequency, and cover operating costs to better connect students and Head Start participants to eligible institutions.
This provision directly addresses the practical improvements needed to enhance transportation services for educational access.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grant applications from partnerships that include eligible institutions where more than 25% of students receive Federal Pell Grants.
This ensures that resources are directed towards institutions and communities with higher financial need, promoting equitable access to education.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes specific funding amounts for the grant program, starting with $1 million in fiscal year 2027 and increasing to $5 million by fiscal year 2031.
This allocates dedicated federal money over several years, signaling a commitment to funding these transportation improvements.
PROVISION 05
Defines eligible institutions that can partner with public transit providers, including community colleges, minority-serving institutions, Head Start agencies, career and technical education schools, and rural-serving institutions.
This specifies the types of educational entities and programs that will benefit from improved transit access, focusing on a broad range of post-secondary and early childhood education.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
13
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 60%
DEM 7 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 16
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7099
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 16, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
House BillHR 7099Transportation and Public Works
PATH to Education Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
