# 119-s-2093: Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

119-s-2093, Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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- As of: 2025-12-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2093
- Congress: 119
- Title: Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Creates a USAID Rural Mobility Program to expand access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles in rural sub-Saharan Africa.** The program aims to help people reach schools, clinics, and jobs while building local bicycle services and supply chains. - Families and rural residents: Provides access to bicycles that can shorten travel to education, health care, and work. - Local mechanics and small businesses: Funds training, spare parts access, and community project management to sustain bike services and create local jobs. - Development partners and NGOs: Authorizes grants and prioritizes organizations with proven rural mobility models to scale successful programs. - Congress and transparency: Requires an initial report on USAID bicycle projects from FY2022–2025 within 30 days after enactment and annual reports starting December 30, 2026 with distribution and outcome details. - Funding: Authorizes $24.0 million for FY2026–2030 and $6.0 million annually thereafter. *If funded by Congress, these authorizations would enable new federal spending to support rural mobility projects.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- Rural bicycle program for Africa: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would create a USAID Rural Mobility Program for sub-Saharan Africa. The program would give grants to NGOs to increase access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles. It would also support local mechanics, spare parts, reduce social and gender stigma, and build community project…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2093 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2093)

## Related
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4504)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2093 (as of 2025-12-21).