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Bicycles for Rural Africa: Access to Services and Opportunities Program

This Act establishes a USAID program to improve access to education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities in rural sub-Saharan African communities. The program will support access to affordable bicycles and provide maintenance assistance, aiming to ease daily life for residents.
Key points
Facilitating access to education, healthcare, and work by providing affordable bicycles in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
Supporting local mechanics and access to spare parts to ensure bicycles remain functional for residents over time.
Allocating significant funds for the program, starting with $3 million in 2023, with a planned increase to $12 million annually from 2027.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8423
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2022-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8423.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitating access to education, healthcare, and work by providing affordable bicycles in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Supporting local mechanics and access to spare parts to ensure bicycles remain functional for residents over time.
  • Allocating significant funds for the program, starting with $3 million in 2023, with a planned increase to $12 million annually from 2027.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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