Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 14, 2023
Last action Feb 14, 2023
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Feb 14, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 14, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Earl Blumenauer
DDemocratic
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