Washington Transit Authority Name Change Bill

Official: Make Autorail Great Again Act

IntroducedMay 29, 2025

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

This bill aims to change the name of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and its Metrorail system. It ties federal funding to these name changes, which could impact public transportation in the area.

If you use public transportation in Washington, D.C., federal funding could be affected by this name change requirement.

Affects: Commuters and residents who rely on public transportation in the Washington, D.C. area.

Summary

Make Autorail Great Again Act This bill prohibits the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) from receiving any federal funding until the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact is amended to rename (1) WMATA as the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access or the WMAGA, and (2) the Metrorail as the Trump Train.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill stops federal funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. 2. Funding will only resume if the Authority changes its name to 'Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access.' 3. The Metrorail must also be renamed the 'Trump Train' for funding to continue. 4. This bill requires a change to a legal agreement known as the Compact.

Who is affected?

Commuters and residents who rely on public transportation in the Washington, D.C. area.

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