Resilient Transit Act of 2025

# Resilient Transit Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** The Resilient Transit Act of 2025 would create a grant program that gives federal money to states and local governments to protect their public transportation systems from climate-related threats. These threats include flooding, sea level rise, wildfires, and extreme weather events. The grants could pay for both complete projects and individual components of larger transportation projects designed to make transit systems more resilient and better able to withstand these climate impacts. **Who It Affects** States and local governments would be the primary beneficiaries, as they could apply for federal funding to upgrade their public transit infrastructure.

Commuters and transit riders would potentially benefit from improved, more reliable transportation systems that are better protected against climate disasters. The Department of Transportation would manage the program and report annually to Congress on how the money is being used. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee review in the Senate and has not yet been voted on or passed. It was introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in the 119th Congress.