Summary of Bill S 437
Bill 118 s 437, also known as the Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing bicycles to rural communities in Africa to improve transportation and access to essential services.
The bill proposes the allocation of funds to purchase and distribute bicycles to rural areas in African countries where access to transportation is limited. The bicycles provided under this act are intended to help individuals in these communities travel to schools, healthcare facilities, and markets more easily.
The legislation emphasizes the importance of bicycles as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of transportation that can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals in rural African communities. By providing bicycles, the bill aims to empower individuals to access education, healthcare, and economic opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.
Supporters of the bill argue that investing in bicycles for rural African transport can have a positive impact on poverty reduction, health outcomes, and overall development in these communities. Additionally, the legislation highlights the potential for increased economic activity and social mobility that can result from improved access to transportation.
Overall, Bill 118 s 437, the Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act, seeks to address transportation challenges in rural African communities by providing bicycles as a practical and sustainable solution to improve access to essential services and opportunities.
Congressional Summary of S 437
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.