ASAP Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
What this bill does
The ASAP Act, or All Stations Accessibility Program Reauthorization Act, proposes to establish a new grant program. State and local governments that operate older public rail systems, which were in operation before July 26, 1990, could apply for these competitive grants. The purpose of the grants would be to help these authorities pay for projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities at existing train stations and passenger facilities. This includes upgrades to meet or exceed the standards set for new construction under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
These grants could be used for a range of projects, such as repairing or modifying station infrastructure, or for developing plans for accessibility upgrades. The plans would involve assessing accessibility needs, potentially with the help of disability advocacy organizations like centers for independent living. The federal government would cover up to 80 percent of the project costs, with the remaining amount provided by the local entity.
As of its introduction on July 22, 2026, this bill is in the very early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would then need to be passed by the House of Representatives and signed by the President to become law. The bill authorizes $350 million annually from fiscal year 2027 onwards for these grants, with adjustments for inflation in later years.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5086 do?
- The ASAP Act, or All Stations Accessibility Program Reauthorization Act, proposes to establish a new grant program. State and local governments that operate older public rail systems, which were in operation before July 26, 1990, could apply for these competitive grants. The purpose of the grants would be to help these authorities pay for projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities at existing train stations and passenger facilities. This includes upgrades to meet or exceed the standards set for new construction under the Americans with Disabilities Act. These grants could be used for a range of projects, such as repairing or modifying station infrastructure, or for developing plans for accessibility upgrades. The plans would involve assessing accessibility needs, potentially with the help of disability advocacy organizations like centers for independent living. The federal government would cover up to 80 percent of the project costs, with the remaining amount provided by the local entity. As of its introduction on July 22, 2026, this bill is in the very early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would then need to be passed by the House of Representatives and signed by the President to become law. The bill authorizes $350 million annually from fiscal year 2027 onwards for these grants, with adjustments for inflation in later years.
- Has S. 5086 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5086. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5086?
- S. 5086 was sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5086?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (22 Jul 2026).
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