Bill · H.R. 6348· House(119-HR-6348)
Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/2/2025
- Last activity
- 12/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Larsen
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025. It amends title 49 of the United States Code to provide transportation assistance for cities hosting major international sporting events. Covered events include the Olympic, Paralympic, Special Olympics, FIFA Women's World Cup, and FIFA Men's World Cup. The legislation authorizes $50,000,000 for each fiscal year to fund these transportation efforts. It also outlines specific rules for grant allocations, eligible entities, and technical assistance from the Secretary of Transportation.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+6
The bill directly provides federal funding and planning assistance for regional transportation and infrastructure projects.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+6
The legislation incentivizes bus sharing and transit resource optimization for major events.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
Urban residents in host cities directly benefit from improved transportation networks and congestion mitigation.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in annual appropriations, slightly increasing federal spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The legislation allocates federal grant funds for specific transportation infrastructure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2, adding subsection (c)(1), the Secretary of Transportation will allocate up to $10,000,000 evenly to each host metropolitan planning organization for a covered event. This provides direct financial backing to help local areas manage the influx of visitors and traffic.
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Under Section 2, adding subsection (c)(2)(A), host metropolitan planning organizations may use these funds to carry out transportation projects or fund eligible entities located within a 100-mile radius. This helps neighboring communities share the economic benefits and manage regional transit demands.
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Under Section 2, adding subsection (d)(3), the Secretary is directed to facilitate and incentivize programs to temporarily pool and share buses and related equipment among participating and non-participating state and local entities, Indian Tribes, and territories. This helps ensure that transit resources are optimized during the event.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Under Section 2, adding subsection (c)(2)(B), amounts received under the grant program may not be used for activities relating to preparing or submitting a bid to be selected to hold a covered event. Local taxpayers could be left bearing the upfront costs of bidding without federal transportation assistance for that specific phase.
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Under Section 2, adding subsection (c)(4), the bill authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 for each fiscal year to remain available until expended. This draws heavily on federal funds that must be accounted for in the broader federal budget.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Women+2Good For Children+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+6Improves Roads And Bridges+6Improves Rural Development+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+2Increase States Rights+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 12/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada