Bill > S4814

This bill, titled the Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2024, aims to provide assistance for cities hosting international sporting events, such as the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Special Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and FIFA Women's World Cup, that are held in the United States. The bill establishes a new section in Title 49 of the United States Code that allows the Secretary of Transportation to make planning and construction grants to eligible entities, like states, Indian tribes, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations, for transportation projects that will assist with the movement of people and goods for these covered events. The bill also authorizes $50 million in annual funding for the Secretary to carry out these transportation assistance activities. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct studies and submit reports on the impact of hosting the 2028 Olympic Games and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the travel and tourism industry in the United States.