Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

Bill: 117-hr-6337
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Government information and archives
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pedestrians and bicycling

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-20
text: 

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. 
 

action_date: 2022-07-18
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, proceedings on H.R. 6337 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6337.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6694-6695; text: CR H6694)
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-415, Part I.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-415, Part I.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-12-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-12-20
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-12-20
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-20
text: Introduced in House