No TAP Act of 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives has referred the No TAP Act to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, signaling potential momentum for reforms in transit accessibility. Chaired by Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo), the committee oversees national transit policy and could prioritize the bill amid ongoing bipartisan pushes for housing and mobility improvements. The legislation aims to reshape how federal funds support transit projects, building on recent efforts like the Build More Housing Near Transit Act.

This move comes as Congress grapples with America's transit and housing crises, with bills like the Build HUBS Act—introduced by Sens. John Curtis (R-Utah) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.)—seeking to streamline loans for transit-oriented development near bus and rail hubs. The House committee, with its history of passing major laws like the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, has jurisdiction over highways, transit, and related infrastructure. Similar measures have gained traction by tying federal grants to pro-housing zoning near transit corridors.

For Milwaukee residents, the No TAP Act could mean easier access to affordable housing along key routes like the Hop streetcar or bus rapid transit lines, cutting commute times and costs in a city facing rising rents. With transit ridership rebounding post-pandemic, locals stand to benefit from reduced traffic congestion and more walkable neighborhoods.

The committee's review process will determine if the bill advances to a full House vote, potentially influencing Wisconsin's share of federal transit dollars.