Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

Senate Bill 4962 - Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T07:49:09Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4962 Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 7:49 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4962

Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

The bill requires the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish a program to provide bicycles in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The program must focus on providing bicycles to rural communities to promote access to education, health care, and livelihood opportunities.

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Current Status of Bill S 4962

Bill S 4962 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2022. Bill S 4962 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2022. Bill S 4962's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5055; text: CR S5055) as of September 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4962

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4962

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4962

Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

A bill to establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes.