# 119-hr-7843: No Free Rides Act of 2026

119-hr-7843, No Free Rides Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7843
- Congress: 119
- Title: No Free Rides Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Ban on universal fare-free transit for federally assisted agencies.** The bill bars recipients of federal transit assistance from offering a universal fare-free system while allowing targeted free or reduced fares for certain groups and a waiver if the agency secures dedicated non-federal operating revenue. - Seniors, low-income riders, students, and employees paid for through an agreement can still be offered free or reduced fares under targeted policies. - Transit agencies that receive assistance under this chapter may not make fares free for all riders. They may apply for a waiver if they identify a dedicated non-federal source to cover ongoing operating costs. - Local governments or private partners must provide the dedicated operating revenue to qualify for a waiver and support a universal fare-free program.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-WI), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- No universal free public transit: mixed, medium. If enacted, transit agencies that get federal grants would not be able to make their whole system free for everyone. Agencies could still offer free or reduced fares only to specific groups such as seniors, low-income riders, students, or when an employer or organization pays for rides. The Transpo…

## Related bills

- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-3228: Constitutional Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-4448: Restoring Equal Opportunity Act
- 119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- 119-hr-142: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7843 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7843)

## Related
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-3228: Constitutional Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3228)
- [119-hr-4448: Restoring Equal Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4448)
- [119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-925)
- [119-hr-142: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-142)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7843 (as of 2026-04-21).