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The bill directs targeted federal grants to host MPOs to improve transportation planning and event mobility (with some allowance for longer‑term, nearby infrastructure) at a modest federal cost, but concentrates limited dollars on host regions, imposes tight timing and usage restrictions, and may leave smaller jurisdictions and long‑lead projects underserved.
Host metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in event host regions receive dedicated grants (up to $10M each; $50M authorized annually) to plan and fund transportation projects for major international events, increasing local capacity to coordinate and implement event-related transportation improvements.
Residents, travelers, and transportation workers in host regions benefit from improved event mobility and reduced congestion because the program funds intermodal planning, pooled bus programs, and provides expedited federal review for event-related projects.
Airports and intercity rail operators within 100 miles of host areas can access funding or MPO support, and eligible funds may be used for non-temporary infrastructure, supporting regional travel capacity and some longer-term local transportation improvements beyond the single event.
All taxpayers implicitly fund up to $50 million per year (available until expended) for these grants, creating federal spending that could displace other priorities.
Host and neighboring local governments—especially smaller or rural jurisdictions—may see funds concentrated in host MPOs, leaving urgent local needs unaddressed and risking inequitable distribution despite the 100‑mile eligibility rule.
State and local governments may be unable to pursue larger, long-lead transportation projects because assistance is limited to starting five years before and ending 30 days after the event, a window that can be insufficient for complex builds.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Authorizes DOT to provide up to $50M/year and technical assistance for transportation planning and projects within 100 miles of host cities for Olympic/Paralympic/Special Olympics and FIFA World Cups, allocated to host MPOs.
Introduced December 2, 2025 by Richard Ray Larsen · Last progress December 2, 2025
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to provide up to $50 million per year (available until expended) and technical assistance to support transportation planning and projects for cities and nearby jurisdictions hosting major multiday international sporting events, including the Olympic/Paralympic/Special Olympics and FIFA World Cups. Funds are allocated to metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) that host covered events and to nearby jurisdictions within 100 miles. Grants and assistance can pay for non-temporary transportation infrastructure and planning to help move people to and around events or to reduce event-related harm. Activities are eligible beginning up to five years before an event and ending 30 days after the event; funds may not be used to prepare or support a bid to host an event and must meet applicable federal labor and airport project requirements.