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US SB2093

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Durbin

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a rural mobility program within USAID to provide affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles to rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, improving access to education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities

  • Authorizes grants to nongovernmental organizations with demonstrated success in rural mobility programs, prioritizing partnerships with existing overseas entities

  • Includes support for sustainable infrastructure such as rural-based mechanics, spare parts access, reduction of social and gender-based stigma, and community project management capacity

  • Authorizes appropriations of $3 million for FY2026-2027, increasing to $6 million annually for FY2028-2030 and each fiscal year thereafter

  • Requires USAID to submit reports to Congress within 30 days on prior bicycle mobility projects (FY2022-2025) and annually starting December 30, 2026, detailing countries involved, bicycles distributed, and program outcomes

Legislative Description

Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

International affairs

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)

6/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations6/17/2025

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