Bill · H.Res. 101· House(119-HRES-101)
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day".
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day. It honors the life and legacy of Rosa Parks and her historic protest concerning unequal access to public transit for African Americans. The text notes that unequal access based on race, income, and disability still exists today. It also highlights the importance of paratransit for people with disabilities and views affordable public transit as an essential public service. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to encourage public transportation use, accessibility, and fare-free rides offered by transit agencies on this day.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution honors the legacy of Rosa Parks and addresses transit inequality faced by communities of color.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill advocates for paratransit as a necessary component for accessibility.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors Rosa Parks and addresses the historical and ongoing unequal access to transit based on race.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The House of Representatives encourages the continued work to make public transit accessible for all, which can help everyday folks who face unequal access due to race, income, or disability as noted in the preamble and Resolved (2).
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The resolution applauds transit agencies that offer fare-free rides on Transit Equity Day, which gives riders a break from costs as stated in the preamble and Resolved (3).
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It emphasizes that paratransit is a necessary component to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities in public transit expansions, which supports individuals with disabilities according to the preamble.
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The text states that increased public transit use helps address climate change effects by reducing automotive pollutants that hurt communities near major roads, which benefits disadvantaged communities and communities of color mentioned in the preamble.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 African Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Union Workers+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- 2/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.