Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
United States118th CongressS-437Senate
Updated: Feb 15, 2023
Summary
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act This bill provides statutory authority for the U.S. Agency for International Development to administer a bicycle mobility program in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the program is to (1) promote rural communities' access to critical services and opportunities by means of affordable bicycles; and (2) provide support to sustainably increase access to critical services in rural areas, including through support for rural-based mechanics, access to spare parts, and reduction of social and gender-based stigma. To the greatest extent practicable, the program must partner with overseas entities that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles.
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Latest companion bill action
HR-992: Bicycles for Rural African Transport ActReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S427-428)
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