Resilient Transit Act of 2025

# Resilient Transit Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** The Resilient Transit Act would create a new federal grant program that provides money to states and local governments to strengthen public transportation systems against climate-related threats. These threats include flooding, sea level rise, wildfires, extreme weather, and other natural disasters. The funding could be used for standalone projects or as part of larger infrastructure improvements to make buses, trains, and other transit systems more resilient and able to continue operating during and after climate events. **Who It Affects** The bill directly benefits states and local governments that operate public transportation systems, as well as the communities and transit riders who depend on these systems.

It could help protect infrastructure in areas vulnerable to climate impacts, such as coastal cities facing rising sea levels or regions prone to flooding and extreme weather. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill would also require the Department of Transportation to submit annual reports to Congress detailing which grants were awarded and how the money was used.