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US SB3661

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Rochester

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Creates the "PATH to Education Act" establishing federal grants to public transit providers partnering with educational institutions to improve student transportation access

  • Eligible institutions include community colleges, minority-serving institutions, Head Start agencies, career and technical education schools, and rural-serving colleges

  • Grants fund adding new bus/rail stops and routes serving campuses, increasing service frequency, adjusting schedules for class times, and covering operating costs

  • Appropriates escalating funding from $1 million in FY2027 to $5 million in FY2031 for both urbanized area (Section 5307) and rural area (Section 5311) transit programs

  • Priority given to applicants partnering with institutions where more than 25% of enrolled students receive Federal Pell Grants

Legislative Description

PATH to Education Act Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to Education Act

Transportation and public works

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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