Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 5922, known as the Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act, directs the Secretary of Transportation to set up a pilot program for competitive grants. These grants help eligible groups improve accessible microtransit services for people with disabilities or mobility impairments. Eligible groups include State governments, local governments, Tribal organizations, and metropolitan planning organizations. The bill prioritizes applicants who demonstrate greater accessibility, address lack of service, and deliver economic benefits. The program has a maximum grant amount of $3,000,000 and an authorization of appropriations of $20,000,000.
Yes· 3 of 24
- Scored +9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The core objective of the legislation is to directly improve accessible transportation options for individuals with disabilities.
- Scored +8
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill establishes a competitive grant program specifically to improve accessible microtransit services for individuals with disabilities.
- Scored +7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Seniors with mobility limitations benefit significantly from accessible microtransit and wheelchair-equipped vehicles.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
Conditioning grant funds on the installation of interior camera systems that continuously record occupants limits passenger and driver privacy.
- Scored -2
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The mandatory inclusion of interior camera systems continuously recording passengers and drivers raises potential privacy concerns.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities: Under Section 2(c), the program prioritizes applicants that provide wheelchair accessible vehicles and accessible mobile applications, which directly benefits individuals with disabilities or mobility impairments by giving them better transportation options.
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Support for Low-Income Individuals: Section 2(c)(2)(B)(ii) prioritizes applicants that intend to use grant funds to enable low-income individuals, including those without access to smartphone technology or a credit card, to access transportation services.
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Local Economic Growth and Job Access: Section 2(c)(2)(A)(iii) requires the Secretary to prioritize applicants whose microtransit services will deliver economic benefits, such as improving access to jobs or promoting local economic development through enhanced mobility.
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Direct Hiring of Workers: Section 2(c)(2)(B)(vi) prioritizes applicants that intend to use grant funds to directly hire workers to perform microtransit services within their system, potentially creating jobs for the people.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Interior Camera Systems: Under Section 2(f), as a condition of receiving funds, each recipient must agree to install and maintain an interior camera system on each vehicle capable of continuously recording passengers and drivers on the vehicle. This requirement could be viewed by some as an invasion of privacy for the passengers and drivers using the microtransit services.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The core objective of the legislation is to directly improve accessible transportation options for individuals with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees experiencing mobility challenges benefit greatly from on-demand, accessible microtransit services. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors with mobility limitations benefit significantly from accessible microtransit and wheelchair-equipped vehicles. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill specifically prioritizes services that accommodate low-income individuals lacking smartphones or credit cards. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Tribal organizations are explicitly included as eligible entities to receive grants under the pilot program. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Local governments and regional entities can use microtransit funds to address transportation deserts in various geographic areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban and metropolitan planning organizations can utilize grants to improve localized transit connectivity. Would business owners be better off under this? — Local businesses may benefit from enhanced customer and worker mobility supported by the grant program. Would children be better off under this? — Children with mobility impairments or those relying on public transit can benefit from improved microtransit access. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals benefit from improved transportation infrastructure and job access. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households benefit generally from improved local transit options and economic growth. Would students be better off under this? — Students gain alternative accessible transportation to schools and community hubs. Would union members be better off under this? — The application of labor standards and direct hiring provisions can support transit worker opportunities. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans with mobility impairments can benefit from improved accessible microtransit services. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults gain better mobility options to access jobs and education through enhanced microtransit.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill establishes a competitive grant program specifically to improve accessible microtransit services for individuals with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill prioritizes initiatives that enable low-income individuals without smartphones or credit cards to access transportation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The legislation directly funds and supports the expansion and availability of microtransit and advanced transit technologies. Does this invest in rural communities? — Tribal organizations and local governments are eligible to receive grants to improve microtransit availability in various geographic areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill prioritizes grant applicants that intend to directly hire workers to perform microtransit services. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The legislation aims to improve local economic development and job access through enhanced mobility services.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill mandates the installation and maintenance of interior camera systems on microtransit vehicles to record passengers and drivers.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The mandatory inclusion of interior camera systems continuously recording passengers and drivers raises potential privacy concerns.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — State governments and local entities are empowered as eligible covered entities to apply for and direct federal transit grant funds. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish and manage a new federal grant pilot program. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Conditioning grant funds on the installation of interior camera systems that continuously record occupants limits passenger and driver privacy.
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/5/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 11/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan