Bill · S. 2093· Senate(119-S-2093)
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act directs the Administrator of USAID to establish a rural mobility program. This program focuses on country-driven projects within sub-Saharan Africa to increase access to critical services. It aims to provide affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles to help rural communities reach education, health care, and livelihood opportunities. The program will also support rural-based mechanics, spare parts access, and community project management. Funding is authorized through fiscal year 2030 and beyond, starting with $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8
The entire focus of the bill is to improve mobility and service access for rural communities.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+7
The bill authorizes significant new foreign aid funding specifically for sub-Saharan Africa.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The program provides affordable transportation to help low-income rural populations access services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Critical Services: The program aims to promote access to education, health care, and livelihood opportunities in rural areas through affordable bicycles (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Sustainable Local Support: The program seeks to increase access to services by supporting rural-based mechanics, providing access to spare parts, and building community project management capacity (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Social Improvement: The initiative includes provisions to work toward the reduction of social and gender-based stigma (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Rural Residents+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Women+5Good For Students+4Good For Children+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6Improves Public Transit+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 6/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
- Introduced in Senate