America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4386
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-04: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T05:06:25Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to clarify how the America the Beautiful interagency pass applies to entrance fees when motorcycles are used for access to federal recreational lands and waters.
Key Provisions
- The bill adds a new subsection (B) under the guidelines for the pass, specifying coverage on a per-vehicle fee basis.
- For a single private, noncommercial vehicle, the pass covers the passholder and any accompanying passengers.
- When the passholder enters by motorcycle, the pass covers the passholder and passengers on that motorcycle, plus one additional motorcycle and its passengers.
- The change is presented as an addition to existing administrative guidelines issued by the Secretaries.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The amendment restructures the existing guideline authority by creating an "In general" paragraph and adding a specific "Vehicles" paragraph.
- It introduces explicit rules for motorcycle access that were not detailed in the prior statutory language, which focused only on general guideline issuance.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies managing federal lands (such as the National Park Service and other land management bureaus) may need to update pass administration and fee collection procedures.
- Citizens who use motorcycles for recreation on federal lands could gain expanded access under a single pass.
- No direct effects on international relations are indicated in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies responsible for recreational lands and waters.
- Holders of the America the Beautiful interagency pass, particularly those traveling by motorcycle.
- Individuals and groups using federal recreational areas for vehicle-based activities.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill provides a statutory clarification of pass privileges without altering broader fee structures or creating new programs.
- It operates within existing authority under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and does not introduce new regulatory powers or constitutional considerations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-04: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2026-03-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-03: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2362)
- 2026-03-03: 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)
- 2026-03-03: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4386.
- 2026-03-03: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2362-2363)
- 2026-03-03: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-01-14: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
- 2026-01-14: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- 2026-01-14: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- 2026-01-14: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-450, Part I.
- 2026-01-14: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-450, Part I.
- 2025-11-20: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-11-20: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-11-20: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Bill Versions
- America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act — issued 2026-03-03 — PDF (4 pages)
- To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to clarify entrance privileges for vehicles with respect to the America the Beautiful interagency pass. — issued 2025-07-14 — PDF (2 pages)
- America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act — issued 2026-03-04 — PDF (3 pages)
- America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act — issued 2026-01-14 — PDF (6 pages)