Bill · S. 4354· Senate(119-S-4354)
STAR Act
- Introduced
- 4/21/2026
- Last activity
- 4/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Saving Transit Art Resources Act" or the "STAR Act," seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to allow certain funds to be used for the incremental costs of incorporating art into facilities. It proposes specific changes to section 5323(h) and section 5309 of title 49. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 21, 2026.
Yes
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+3
The bill allows for the use of funds to cover the incremental costs of incorporating art into transit facilities.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The integration of art into transit facilities can enhance the aesthetic and cultural environment of urban public spaces.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Funding for Transit Art: The bill amends section 5323(h) of title 49 to allow certain funds to be used for the incremental costs of incorporating art into facilities. This change would provide a way to integrate art into transit-related facilities.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- 4/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island