Bill · H.R. 3648· House(119-HR-3648)
Transit Captions Innovations Act
- Introduced
- 5/29/2025
- Last activity
- 5/30/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Mullin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Transit Captions Innovations Act'', directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants for new technology. The goal is to deploy real-time transcription and translation tools. These tools are intended to improve the experience of people using public transit. Specifically, the bill targets deaf, hard of hearing, and limited English proficient individuals. The act includes specific funding amounts authorized for several fiscal years.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill directly supports the accessibility needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+7
The bill provides funding to enhance public transit accessibility through transcription and translation technology.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill's translation technology will benefit limited English proficient individuals within this demographic.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Transit Experience: The deployment of real-time transcription and translation technology is intended to improve the rider experience for deaf, hard of hearing, and limited English proficient individuals (Section 2).
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Dedicated Funding for Accessibility: The bill provides specific, increasing amounts of funding starting at $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 through $4,415,251 for fiscal year 2031 to carry out these projects (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Immigrants+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- 5/30/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 5/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House