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HR 8399 United States House · 119th Congress

STAR Act

The STAR Act (HR 8399) aims to remove certain restrictions on how federal transit funds can be used. Specifically, it amends sections of title 49, United States Code, related to federal transit programs. The bill strikes provisions that currently prohibit the use of federal funds for acquiring transit rolling stock manufactured outside the United States and for constructing bus revenue vehicles by manufacturers not established in the U
Issues: ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill removes restrictions on federal transit funds, allowing broader use for transit rolling stock and vehicle construction, which supports public transportation infrastructure.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Apr 21, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1
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Photo of Janice D. Schakowsky
Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
IL
9