Bill > HR7642

This bill, titled the "Transportation Assistance for Olympic Cities Act of 2022," aims to provide federal assistance for surface transportation projects related to hosting international Olympic, Paralympic, and Special Olympics events in the United States. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) giving the Secretary of Transportation the discretion to prioritize funding for surface transportation projects related to these major sporting events; 2) requiring the Secretary to provide assistance for transportation planning and coordination activities; 3) allowing the Secretary to provide funding for temporary facilities, equipment, operations, and maintenance to meet the extraordinary transportation needs of these events; and 4) authorizing necessary funding for these efforts from 2022 through 2034.