{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-legislation-promote-private-sector-competition", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Legislation to Promote Private Sector Competition in Microtransit Services", "2024-09-26", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after introduction of H.R. 9756, legislation that ensures private sector competition in microtransit services:\n\nThe \u201cPrivate Sector Competition in Microtransit Act\u201d would require any state or local government that receives federal funds to operate microtransit services enter into a contract with a private entity for the operation of such services.\n\n\u201cMicrotransit is a critical service, especially for our elderly and disabled citizens who often face barriers to accessing traditional public transportation. These small-scale, on-demand services provide a vital lifeline to individuals who need to get to medical appointments, grocery stores, or simply visit loved ones. Unfortunately, government-run microtransit services are putting private-sector businesses at a disadvantage, often driving them out of the market. This results in higher costs for taxpayers\u20142 to 3 times more than what the private sector can offer\u2014and less innovation and efficiency. My legislation will level the playing field by encouraging private-sector participation and reducing government interference. This will not only lead to better services for those who depend on microtransit, but it will also ensure that our taxpayers' dollars are used more effectively,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\"We are grateful for Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s introduction of H.R. 9756, which creates opportunities for private sector small businesses through microtransit initiatives. Promoting microtransit will empower local small businesses to thrive, improve transportation access, and strengthen our economy. This legislation makes sense for local communities in Douglas County and across Colorado, and we look forward to working on its passage with Congresswoman Boebert.\u201d \u2013Joint Statement by Douglas County Commissioners Abe Laydon, George Teal, and Lora Thomas\n\n\u201cI have been deeply encouraged by Representative Boebert\u2019s willingness to take meaningful action on issues of importance to Douglas County,\u201d said Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon.\n\n\"Rep. Boebert\u2019s understanding of our industry\u2019s challenges is evident in this important legislation. Small businesses, especially in the transportation sector, were devastated by the COVID-19 lockdowns, where they lost 90% of their business. Many were forced to dip into their retirement savings just to stay afloat. The biggest competitors to small businesses should not be the federal government. This bill ensures that the private sector continues to thrive and provide these essential services,\u201d said Bill Yuhnke, President of The Transportation Alliance, in a press release.\n\nFull text of Rep. Boebert\u2019s Private Sector Competition in Microtransit Act of 2024 can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-legislation-promote-private-sector-competition"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8912971243262291, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}