What does REGULATORY RELIEF FOR TRANSIT AGENCIES. of Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act do?

This section amends several provisions of Title 49 of the United States Code related to transit agencies. It streamlines the apportionment of formula funds, prioritizing states and recipients in urbanized areas under 1,000,000 in population. The availability period for bus formula grants is extended from 3 to 5 fiscal years. It modifies rules regarding asset disposition, allowing exceptions for recipients using remaining funds for capital projects. The Secretary is directed to minimize documentation requirements for projects seeking categorical exclusions from environmental assessments. The Secretary is encouraged to promote early collaboration between project sponsors and State historic preservation offices. The Secretary of Transportation must review and potentially eliminate, consolidate, or reduce reporting requirements for discretionary grant recipients. The FTA triennial review process is streamlined, focusing on past and common deficiencies and utilizing random sampling.

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Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act

Q: What does Preamble of Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act do?

This bill proposes to amend chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code. The stated purpose is to maximize the value of taxpayer dollars. This would be achieved by providing regulatory relief for transit agencies.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act.

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Hillary Scholten (D-MI)

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This bill prioritizes formula funds for states and transit recipients in urbanized areas with populations under 1,000,000.
It extends the availability period for bus formula grants from three to five fiscal years and eases restrictions on asset disposition for capital projects.
The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to reduce reporting requirements for discretionary grant recipients and streamline the FTA triennial review process.

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