Bill · S. 811· Senate(119-S-811)
RTP Full Funding Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "RTP Full Funding Act of 2025," expresses specific findings regarding the recreational trails program. It notes that the program funds the development and maintenance of trail infrastructure used by various recreation enthusiasts. The bill points out a discrepancy between the amount collected from nonhighway fuel taxes and the amount currently received by the program. It calls for an accurate estimate of total nonhighway fuel taxes to be provided to Congress. Finally, it states that the program should be carried out through the Transportation Alternatives program without affecting other Federal highway programs.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The bill's findings suggest that funding the recreational trails program contributes to national economic development.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
The bill identifies the recreational trails program as a contributor to national economic development.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill states the program contributes to national economic development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Development and maintenance of trail infrastructure: The bill notes that the program funds the creation and upkeep of valuable trails across the country (Section 2, Paragraph 1A).
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Benefits for diverse users: The program provides benefits to millions of people who participate in activities such as hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, equestrian use, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, off-road motorcycling, all-terrain vehicle riding, and 4-wheel off-highway vehicle driving (Section 2, Paragraph 1B).
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National contributions: The program is cited as contributing to national transportation, economic development, health, and public land access and enjoyment (Section 2, Paragraph 1D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont