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HR 6069119th CongressIn Committee
RIDER Safety Act
Introduced: Nov 17, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-California)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The RIDER Safety Act amends title 49, United States Code to authorize operational grants from the Federal Transit Administration for transit support specialists. These unarmed personnel provide security presence, monitor transit systems, assist riders, handle minor conflicts, report suspicious activity, and perform crisis intervention services to enhance public transportation safety.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes operational grants for transit support specialists in addition to existing capital grants
- 2Defines transit support specialists as unarmed personnel providing security presence and public assistance
- 3Specifies duties including monitoring stations and vehicles, assisting riders, handling medical emergencies
- 4Includes conflict de-escalation and crisis intervention services
- 5Requires reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement
- 6Aims to improve rider safety and security on public transportation
Impact Areas
Public transportation safetyTransit securityFederal transit fundingPublic safety personnelCrisis interventionCommunity policing
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