# 119-hr-5230: Faster Buses Better Futures Act

119-hr-5230, Faster Buses Better Futures Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5230
- Congress: 119
- Title: Faster Buses Better Futures Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-09-09
- Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Nationwide Bus Network Redesign Grants** would pair large new grants with rules to speed buses, improve station accessibility, and give transit agencies tools to redesign fixed‑route networks. The bill focuses on boosting ridership, improving access for people with disabilities, and giving States streamlined procurement and planning authority.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Major grants to redesign bus networks: benefit, high. This bill would set up a national grant program for big fixed‑route bus network redesigns within 720 days of enactment. It would authorize $250 billion for FY2026–FY2030. Federal money would cover 80% of capital costs and the full operating cost increase for the first 3 years, then 33% during the n…
- More funding to make stations accessible: benefit, high. This bill would create grants to upgrade rail and station access to meet ADA construction standards. It would authorize $1 billion each year for FY2026–FY2030. The federal share would cover 90% of project costs. Funds could pay for repairs, relocations, planning, and engineering. Money would stay a…
- More money for bus stop shelters: benefit, high. This bill would reimburse transit agencies for installing bus stop shelters. It would authorize $1 billion each year for FY2026–FY2030. The Secretary would set a per‑shelter payment each year, with extra amounts for strong weather standards. Agencies would apply through an annual notice, file a she…
- Faster buses: priority rules and checks: mixed, high. This bill would require road owners to work with transit agencies to add bus‑priority features on busy corridors. Owners would need to reply to requests within 180 days, give 120‑day notice before corridor projects, and add priority features to near‑term projects. Either side could ask FTA to decid…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5230 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5230)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3816)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5230 (as of 2026-04-21).