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@yonahfreemark.com

If it gets its way, the US House would drastically reduce funding for transit & rail systems. The House's proposed legislation—supported by GOP & Dems—would cut overall authorized transit funding by 15% compared to the current law, and reduce potential funding for projects like new lines by 45%.

urban.orgCongress’s Transportation Reauthorization Bill Would Drastically Underfund Transit and Rail ProjectsAs currently drafted, BUILD America 250 would likely reinforce the United States’ car dependence, depriving Americans of affordable travel options and degrad…

11/6/26, 1:15 pm179 reposts351 likes

Ian B. Bautista

@xicanodekcenmke.bsky.social

This (the GOP-led House) is why we can't have nice things.

@mnuss.bsky.social

So disappointed in @housedemocrats.bsky.social.

@duke87.bsky.social

Does this actually claw back any existing funding or does it just allot less funding for the next five years than the last five?

@yonahfreemark.com

Existing funding expires this year. This would be next year’s funding, and the funding in the following several years.

@realeric4real.bsky.social

Not sure if this is still in the bill or an earlier draft, but there is (was?) a provision to repurpose funds from the IIJA. www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

@realchrispeterson.bsky.social

How do these spending levels compare to what they would be if there is no bill passed?

@yonahfreemark.com

If no bill is passed, funding will expire and there will be no funding for anything.

@realchrispeterson.bsky.social

So that could explain why House Dems might want to negotiate to get whatever they can from the minority.

randomperson Fire Alarms

@randompersonfire.bsky.social

This is a really good reason why transit agencies should look to break free from the shackles of federal funding: Washington is not a reliable partner.

@chrisbyc.bsky.social

I hate this congress and this entire admin. It is not working for the people. Only for $$$ in their pockets.

Marshal Eaton (He/Him)

@marshaleaton.bsky.social

Called my congressman and complained about this. He even happens to be on the committee and I’m sure voted for it in committee. 😒

Marshal Eaton (He/Him)

@marshaleaton.bsky.social

The kicker is we’re in desperate need of transit funding in Pittsburgh. He (Deluzio) seems to mostly just be focused on rail safety… deluzio.house.gov/media/press-...

deluzio.house.govICYMI: Three Years After East Palestine Train Derailment, House Committee Advances Deluzio’s Railway Safety ActCARNEGIE, PA — On May 21, 2026, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) passed his bill, the Railway Safety Act, as part of the must-pass transportation bill, the BUILD America 250 Act. It passed out of the House...

@yonahfreemark.com

Awesome

What’s actually in the BUILD America 250 Act? Understand and engage with it on Amendment.

amendment.appHR8870: Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development… (Introduced)Amtrak restructuring, California High-Speed Rail, and various transportation safety and infrastructure improvements.

Tom Whittington 🇺🇦🇹🇼 🇨🇦🤝🇺🇸

@tomwwhittington.bsky.social

Probably someone less irritated who took more time could write a more eloquent comment, but hey doing it is better than thinking about doing it and forgetting.

@chi-mikeh.bsky.social

Go ahead, drop funding and find out. (F' around and find out) The real problem is how long it is going to take to put this all back together again.

@philadlj.bsky.social

we love sitting in stopped traffic for hours, don’t we folks

@suki45.bsky.social

Why?!!!

@dystopos.bsky.social

Mission accompli?

@yonahfreemark.com

The US House's cuts to authorized funding for rail & transit would be worsened by the fact that, unlike under the current law, the new proposal would not guarantee *any* funds for transit or rail projects, like new light rail, bus rapid transit corridors, or intercity rail routes.

@yonahfreemark.com

This situation puts dozens of proposed transit projects at risk to never be funded by the federal government. That could make transit expansion impossible. The US House's proposed transportation law needs major change: www.urban.org/urban-wire/c...

@yonahfreemark.com

Legislation was passed 62–2 by House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (Rep. Nadler voted against as well as 1 other Dem). These are the members of the committee: transportation.house.gov/about/member... Bill is now in front of the whole House. Senate is considering its own proposal.

@davidbreece.bsky.social

Fuck the uniparty. 🙄

@gonnerinsocal.bsky.social

Why the ‘both sidesism’?

@glassbro.bsky.social

It isn't both sidesism to point out that certain Dems intend to vote for this. It's a call to action because Dems might be more persuadable.

@davidbreece.bsky.social

In that case it would be helpful to name them!

@realeric4real.bsky.social

bsky.app/profile/real...

Eric the Red@realeric4real.bsky.social

List of committee members by party - so all of these Dems except for Nadler are on the shit list transportation.house.gov/about/member...

transportation.house.govMembership | Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeRepublicans Sam Graves, Chairman MO-6 --> Rick Crawford AR-1 --> Daniel Webster FL-11 --> Thomas Massie KY-4 --> Scott Perry PA-10 --> Brian Babin TX-36 --> David Rouzer NC-7 --> ...

@realeric4real.bsky.social

It’s not both sidesism. Every Republican, but one and every Democrat (but one) voted to advance this bill out of committee.

@foxyvalli.bsky.social

When Dems act as collaborators, that's not both sidesism.

@bigworker.bsky.social

Makes sense to double down on car dependence at a time when gas is so cheap and only getting cheaper

Politics of Cars

@thismachinekillsfascists.bike

It sure does make sense for car dealership owners and the politicians they've bought. Can't let their war get in the way of business. /s

James Who Lives in Queens

@jamesfromqueensny.bsky.social

It’s why we need an entire new Congress.

@elonmuskshairplugs.bsky.social

Dumbest fucking country in the world. Run by complete idiots.