Bills · HR 4699
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4699Transportation and Public Works
BIKE Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 24
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could lead to more children learning essential bicycle safety skills, potentially reducing the number of accidents and injuries involving young cyclists. By making federal funds eligible for on-bicycle education, states might be more inclined to invest in these programs, which could foster safer biking habits from a young age.
If this bill becomes law, we could see a nationwide push for more structured bicycle safety training in schools, helping kids navigate roads more safely as they bike to school or for recreation. If it doesn't pass, states would continue to face restrictions on using these specific federal grants for on-bicycle education, potentially limiting the reach and availability of such programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows states to use existing federal highway safety grant funds (from Section 405 of Title 23) for providing on-bicycle education to elementary and secondary school students.
This makes it easier for states to fund practical bike safety training for children using an existing federal funding source.
PROVISION 02
Requires the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to revise national Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14 on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety within one year of the bill becoming law.
This ensures federal guidance actively promotes non-motorized safety education, especially for young students.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the revised guidelines encourage on-bicycle training, promote safe practices, emphasize traffic rules, describe safety precautions, and stress helmet use for student cyclists.
This provision specifies the content and focus for effective and comprehensive bicycle safety education.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretary to consult with education practitioners, update existing materials, and disseminate new curriculum and guidelines to state educational agencies.
This ensures the guidelines are practical, up-to-date, and widely shared with those responsible for implementing education programs.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within three years on the implementation of the revised guidelines, including tracking and dissemination efforts.
This provision provides oversight and accountability for the new safety initiatives and their effectiveness.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
D· Rhode Island
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 20%
DEM 9 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JUL 23
Introduced in House
JUL 23
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4699
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House BillHR 4699Transportation and Public Works
BIKE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 24, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
10
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