To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for cities hosting international sporting events taking place in the United States, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates a new federal grant program authorizing $50 million annually for transportation infrastructure and planning in cities hosting major international sporting events (Olympics, FIFA World Cup), with up to $10 and establishes new Section 5502 of Title 49 U.S. It relies on appropriations and grants. The main policy areas are Transportation, Housing, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Metropolitan planning organizations in Olympic/World Cup host cities could gain revenue opportunities, Host cities for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics could gain revenue opportunities, and Host cities for 2026 FIFA World Cup (Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, etc.) could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers funding the $50M annual appropriation could face higher costs, Federal taxpayers could face higher costs, and Department of Transportation would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates a new federal grant program authorizing $50 million annually for transportation infrastructure and planning in cities hosting major international sporting events (Olympics, FIFA World Cup), with up to $10...
- Establishes new Section 5502 of Title 49 U.S.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates a new federal grant program authorizing $50 million annually for transportation infrastructure and planning in cities hosting major international sporting events (Olympics, FIFA World Cup), with up to $10 and establishes new Section 5502 of Title 49 U.S.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Housing, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates a new federal grant program authorizing $50 million annually for transportation infrastructure and planning in cities hosting major international sporting events (Olympics, FIFA World Cup), with up to $10 and establishes new Section 5502 of Title 49 U.S.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Short Title
Identified Gains
- Metropolitan planning organizations in Olympic/World Cup host cities
- Host cities for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Host cities for 2026 FIFA World Cup (Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, etc.)
- State and local transportation departments in host regions
- Public transit agencies in host metropolitan areas
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers funding the $50M annual appropriation
- Federal taxpayers
- Department of Transportation
Sponsors
Rick Larsen
D-WA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Larsen of Washington (for himself and Mr. Owens) introduced …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Bus transit agencies eligible for equipment sharing, Metropolitan planning organizations coordinating regional transportation, Metropolitan planning organizations in Olympic/World Cup host cities
Airport sponsors near Olympic/World Cup venues, Amtrak and intercity passenger rail operators in host regions, Intercity passenger rail operators (Amtrak and similar) near event sites
Host cities for 2026 FIFA World Cup (Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, etc.), Host cities for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, State and local transportation departments in host regions
Department of Transportation, Indian Tribes in host regions with transportation jurisdiction
Positive-direction: Indian Tribes in host regions with transportation jurisdiction
Negative-direction: Department of Transportation
Transportation construction and engineering firms, Transportation infrastructure contractors
Federal taxpayers funding the $50M annual appropriation, Taxpayers
Transportation consulting and planning firms
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A multiday international sporting event including Olympic, Paralympic, Special Olympics, or FIFA World Cup events held at a site selected by IOC or FIFA that is not regularly held at such site
State/local government, Indian Tribe, territory hosting or supporting a covered event; metropolitan planning organizations, intercity passenger rail operators, or airport sponsors within 100-mile radius of covered event
Transportation project assisting with movement of people and goods for covered event, or mitigating adverse transportation effects from covered event
A metropolitan planning organization for an urbanized area in which a covered event is or will be held
As defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)
The Secretary of Transportation
As defined in section 101 of title 23
As defined in section 165 of title 23
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