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Lateefah Simon (D-CA)

RIDER Safety Act

H.R. 6069 · House bill Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with 21 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "RIDER Safety Act," seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It aims to make transit support specialists eligible for crime prevention and security grants. These specialists are defined as unarmed personnel who work on transit vehicles, stops, and stations. Their duties include monitoring stations, assisting riders, and reporting emergencies. The bill also focuses on de-escalating conflicts and handling non-criminal issues.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?

    The bill enhances public transit security and passenger assistance through the creation of transit support specialist roles.

  • Scored +4

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill's focus on assistance and medical emergency reporting provides additional support for older transit patrons.

  • Scored +4

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    Residents in urban areas who utilize public transit will benefit from increased security presence and conflict de-escalation.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.