PATH Act
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Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
The PATH Act would amend federal transit law governing the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants program, which funds projects such as light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit. Specifically, it changes how the Federal Transit Administration evaluates whether a proposed project is "justified" when deciding on grant funding. The bill allows ridership forecasts to account for population density, population growth rate, and development planning activities, and directs that when population factors are considered, agencies may use whichever of density or growth rate is more favorable to the project's ridership projections, alongside current ridership in the corridor.
The change primarily affects transit agencies and local governments applying for federal capital investment grants, particularly those in fast-growing communities where population growth—rather than existing density—may better reflect future transit demand. By broadening the forecasting criteria, the bill could make it easier for projects in high-growth areas to demonstrate sufficient projected ridership to qualify for federal funding.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Burgess Owens with bipartisan co-sponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9926 do?
- The PATH Act would amend federal transit law governing the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants program, which funds projects such as light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit. Specifically, it changes how the Federal Transit Administration evaluates whether a proposed project is "justified" when deciding on grant funding. The bill allows ridership forecasts to account for population density, population growth rate, and development planning activities, and directs that when population factors are considered, agencies may use whichever of density or growth rate is more favorable to the project's ridership projections, alongside current ridership in the corridor. The change primarily affects transit agencies and local governments applying for federal capital investment grants, particularly those in fast-growing communities where population growth—rather than existing density—may better reflect future transit demand. By broadening the forecasting criteria, the bill could make it easier for projects in high-growth areas to demonstrate sufficient projected ridership to qualify for federal funding. The bill was introduced in the House on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Burgess Owens with bipartisan co-sponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 9926 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9926. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9926?
- H.R. 9926 was sponsored by Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9926?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (23 Jul 2026).
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