Bills · S 2814
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2814Transportation and Public Works
Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide a clearer, more consistent picture of crime on public transportation systems across the country. Currently, data on transit crime might be available, but this bill would ensure it's regularly compiled into an easy-to-access federal report, helping policymakers and the public understand trends in safety.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more informed decisions about how to make transit safer. The expert task force's recommendations could result in new federal funding, policies, or technology deployments designed to reduce crime, potentially making daily commutes more secure for millions of Americans. Without this bill, comprehensive, centralized reporting and expert recommendations on transit safety might not occur in a coordinated fashion, leaving potential safety improvements unaddressed or delayed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit an annual report to Congress on all crimes occurring on federally funded transit systems.
This creates a consistent, public record of transit crime data, allowing for better tracking and analysis of safety trends nationwide.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the annual report to disaggregate crime data into violent and non-violent categories.
Breaking down the data helps stakeholders understand the specific types of safety challenges faced by transit users and operators.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a Task Force led by the Federal Transit Administration Administrator to recommend ways to enhance transit safety.
This brings together diverse experts to collaboratively develop actionable solutions for improving safety on public transportation.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Task Force to submit an interim report within one year and a final report with recommendations to Congress within two years of enactment.
These reports provide Congress with expert-backed proposals for legislative, regulatory, or deregulatory actions to improve transit safety.
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R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in Senate
SEP 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2814
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
Senate BillS 2814Transportation and Public Works
Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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