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DemocratBill · H.R. 5216· House(119-HR-5216)

BUFFER Act

Rep. Titus
Age: 76 years
Nevada
Introduced
9/8/2025
Last activity
9/9/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsored by
Dina Titus
Cosponsors
None
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Bus Utilization for Fleet Flexibility and Emergency Resilience Act or the BUFFER Act. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations and guidance within one year of enactment. These rules will allow certain regional transportation planning organizations to increase their spare bus ratios to 30 percent upon request. Congress notes that extreme weather events threaten communities and increase transit bus maintenance needs. Operational disruptions during these events are dangerous for people who rely on buses. Additionally, regions that are tourism and live entertainment hubs face extra operational challenges.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+4

    The bill allows regional transportation planning organizations to increase spare bus ratios to 30 percent, improving transit reliability during extreme weather.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    Reliable public transit is particularly beneficial for lower-income individuals who rely on buses for daily transportation.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+3

    Urban residents relying on fixed bus routes benefit from more resilient transit services during severe weather events.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.