ASAP Act All Stations Accessibility Program Reauthorization Act
A bill to amend chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to provide competitive grants to assist State and local governmental authorities in addressing accessibility needs of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems.
This bill, SB5086, proposes to offer competitive grants to help state and local governments improve the accessibility of older rail public transportation systems. These grants aim to make these systems, often referred to as legacy rail systems, more accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
The bill will affect state and local governments that manage rail public transportation systems. By providing financial support, the bill hopes to encourage these governments to make necessary improvements, ensuring that public transportation is accessible to all citizens. This could mean better access to stations, trains, and other facilities.
SB5086 was introduced on July 22, 2026, and it has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is currently in its initial stages, and it will need to go through several more steps, including committee review and potential votes, before it could become law. This effort is led by Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat, and David McCormick, a Republican, who are both sponsoring the bill.
