Bill · H.R. 5677· House(119-HR-5677)
RIDE FAST Act
- Introduced
- 10/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Costa
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "RIDE FAST Act," aims to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It seeks to extend the authorization for certain intercity passenger rail grants. Specifically, it changes the expiration date for these grants from 2026 to 2032. This extension applies to the grants under section 24911 of title 49, United States Code.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+5
The bill extends the availability of grants specifically for intercity passenger rail through 2032.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
Intercity passenger rail serves as a critical transportation link for urban centers and their residents.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
Extending the authorization for intercity passenger rail grants provides long-term stability for transit-related employment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Funding for Rail: By striking "2026" and inserting "2032," the bill extends the authorization for certain intercity passenger rail grants through fiscal year 2032 (Section 2). This ensures that funding remains available for rail projects for a longer period.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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 Urban Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 10/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts