Biking On Long-Distance Trails Act

AI Summary

The "Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act" is a federal bill aimed at promoting and facilitating biking on long-distance trails in the United States. The main provisions of the bill include improving access to long-distance trails for bicyclists, enhancing trail infrastructure to accommodate biking activities, and ensuring safety measures are in place for cyclists using the trails. The bill aims to encourage outdoor recreation, promote healthy lifestyles, and boost tourism in areas with long-distance trails. If passed, this legislation could lead to increased biking opportunities, improved trail connectivity, and economic benefits for communities along these trails.

• 2023-03-01: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-01: 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.

• 2023-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

• 2023-03-28: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

• 2023-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

• 2023-04-28: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

• 2023-04-28: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-04-28: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.