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Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

USA119th CongressS-2093| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish a new rural mobility program specifically targeting Sub-Saharan Africa. The program's primary goal is to enhance rural communities' access to essential services and opportunities, including education, healthcare, and livelihoods, by providing affordable and fit-for-purpose bicycles. It also seeks to sustainably improve access to these critical services through various support mechanisms, such as training rural mechanics, ensuring access to spare parts, and addressing social and gender-based stigmas. The program prioritizes partnerships with existing, successful organizations overseas that have proven models for distributing bicycles to achieve development objectives. The bill authorizes appropriations totaling $3 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, increasing to $6 million annually from fiscal year 2028 onwards. Furthermore, it requires USAID to submit regular reports to Congress detailing both past and current projects related to rural bicycle mobility, including outcomes, impacts, and lessons learned.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4962
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-437
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4962
    Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-437
    Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)

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Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

USA119th CongressS-2093| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This legislation mandates the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish a new rural mobility program specifically targeting Sub-Saharan Africa. The program's primary goal is to enhance rural communities' access to essential services and opportunities, including education, healthcare, and livelihoods, by providing affordable and fit-for-purpose bicycles. It also seeks to sustainably improve access to these critical services through various support mechanisms, such as training rural mechanics, ensuring access to spare parts, and addressing social and gender-based stigmas. The program prioritizes partnerships with existing, successful organizations overseas that have proven models for distributing bicycles to achieve development objectives. The bill authorizes appropriations totaling $3 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, increasing to $6 million annually from fiscal year 2028 onwards. Furthermore, it requires USAID to submit regular reports to Congress detailing both past and current projects related to rural bicycle mobility, including outcomes, impacts, and lessons learned.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4962
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-437
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4962
    Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-437
    Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted