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Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 20, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 6337

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 19, 2022)

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

This bill establishes requirements related to long-distance bike trails.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall identify

  • not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of existing trails and roads, and
  • not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.

Interior and USDA shall

  • develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas; and
  • consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.

The Department concerned shall ensure that each identified long-distance bike trail or area does not conflict with

  • the uses of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;
  • multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses;
  • the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act; and
  • any area managed under the Wilderness Act.

The Department concerned shall also ensure that each identified long-distance trail or area complies with land use and management plans of the federal recreational lands that are part of that long-distance bike trail.

What just happenedJul 20, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2](D-CO)Sponsor
10 cosponsors8 D2 R
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  1. Jul 20, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jul 19, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended. (consideration: CR H6859-6865; text: CR H6864)

  3. Jul 19, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended.

  4. Jul 19, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, proceedings on H.R. 6337 are considered vacated.

  5. Jul 18, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Jul 18, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6337.

  7. Jul 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6694-6695; text: CR H6694)

  8. Jul 18, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Jul 18, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.

  10. Jul 18, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  11. Jul 18, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  12. Jul 18, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-415, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 18, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-415, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Feb 3, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  18. Jan 4, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  19. Dec 24, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  20. Dec 20, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
  21. Dec 20, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Dec 20, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Dec 20, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 19, 202253

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

This bill establishes requirements related to long-distance bike trails.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall identify

  • not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of existing trails and roads, and
  • not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.

Interior and USDA shall

  • develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas; and
  • consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.

The Department concerned shall ensure that each identified long-distance bike trail or area does not conflict with

  • the uses of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;
  • multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses;
  • the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act; and
  • any area managed under the Wilderness Act.

The Department concerned shall also ensure that each identified long-distance trail or area complies with land use and management plans of the federal recreational lands that are part of that long-distance bike trail.

Reported to HouseJul 18, 20227

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

This bill establishes requirements related to long-distance bike trails.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall identify

  • not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of existing trails and roads, and
  • not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.

Interior and USDA shall

  • develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas; and
  • consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.

The Department concerned shall ensure that each identified long-distance bike trail or area does not conflict with

  • the uses of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;
  • multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses;
  • the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act; and
  • any area managed under the Wilderness Act.

The Department concerned shall also ensure that each identified long-distance trail or area complies with land use and management plans of the federal recreational lands that are part of that long-distance bike trail.

Introduced in HouseDec 20, 2021

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

This bill establishes requirements related to long-distance bike trails.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture shall

  • identify not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails;
  • identify not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete long-distance bike trails; and
  • coordinate with stakeholders on the feasibility of, and identifying any resources necessary for, completing the development of such trails.
Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act — Informed