Bills · HR 4386
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4386Motor vehiclesUser charges and fees
America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act
INTRO JUL 14· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing point of confusion and perceived unfairness for motorcyclists using the "America the Beautiful" national parks pass. While the pass clearly covered one car and its occupants, its application for motorcyclists, especially those riding in groups, was often inconsistent, sometimes leading to separate charges for additional motorcycles even if another rider had their own pass.
By explicitly allowing one pass to cover two motorcycles and their passengers, the bill streamlines the entry process, removes a potential financial barrier for small group rides, and aligns the pass benefits more closely with how many motorcyclists recreate. If this bill doesn't become law, the existing varied interpretations regarding additional motorcycles would likely continue, potentially leading to ongoing frustration and higher costs for motorcyclist groups at federal recreational sites.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to clarify guidelines for the America the Beautiful interagency pass.
This is the legal mechanism to change the rules for how the national parks pass is applied.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that an America the Beautiful pass used by a passholder on a motorcycle will cover their motorcycle (and passengers) and one additional accompanying motorcycle (and its passengers).
This directly grants the expanded entry privilege for groups of motorcyclists, allowing one pass to cover two bikes.
PROVISION 03
This new rule applies to federal recreational lands and waters that charge entrance fees on a per-vehicle basis.
It defines the specific types of federal lands and fee structures where this clarified pass usage will take effect.
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ACTION TIMELINE
17 EVENTSMAR 4
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
MAR 3
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
MAR 3
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2362-2363)
MAR 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4386.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4386
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJul 14, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025
House BillHR 4386Motor vehiclesUser charges and fees
America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act
INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026
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