Bill · H.R. 4386· House(119-HR-4386)
America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/4/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Walberg
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act," seeks to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The purpose of the amendment is to clarify entrance privileges for vehicles when using the America the Beautiful interagency pass. Specifically, it addresses how the pass applies to those entering federal recreational lands and waters on a per-vehicle fee basis. It focuses on defining coverage for passholders using motorcycles.
Yes
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill enhances access to federal recreational lands for motorcycle enthusiasts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased convenience for motorcyclists: Under Section 2, the bill expands the scope of the pass so that if a passholder is entering by motorcycle, the pass covers the passholder, their passengers, and one additional motorcycle including its passengers. This provides specific coverage for those traveling in a group.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+5
- 3/4/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 3/3/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2362)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2362)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4386.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2362-2363)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 1/14/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-450, Part I.
- Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
- 11/20/2025
- Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 9/18/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida