H.R. 6337 – Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

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The Biking on Long‑Distance Trails Act directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to develop a network of long‑distance bike routes—at least 80 miles long—on federal recreational lands. Within 18 months they must name ten existing trails and ten potential trail sites, gather public input, and later publish maps, signage, and a report. The law also requires that new bike routes not interfere with other established land uses or protected areas.

Key Provisions

Within 18 months, the Interior and Agriculture secretaries must identify at least 10 existing long‑distance bike trails (80+ miles, mainly natural‑surface) on federal recreational lands and at least 10 additional areas where such trails could be created.
They must set up a public‑comment process and consider geographic equity when selecting trails and areas.
For each identified trail, the responsible secretary may publish maps, install signage, and produce promotional materials, working with partners to secure non‑federal resources for stewardship and completion.
A joint report listing the identified trails and summarizing public comments must be published within two years of the law’s enactment.
The secretaries must ensure that any new or identified trail does not conflict with existing trail uses, multiple‑use areas, the National Trails System, or wilderness designations, and must follow existing land‑use and management plans.

Legislative Activity

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SenateIntro Referral Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

July 20, 2022

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

December 20, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

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.

Natural Resources Committee

December 20, 2021

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

December 24, 2021

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee

January 4, 2022

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

February 3, 2022

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

Natural Resources Committee

June 15, 2022

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Natural Resources Committee

June 15, 2022

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Natural Resources Committee

June 15, 2022

HouseCommittee

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-415, Part I.

Natural Resources Committee

July 18, 2022

HouseCommittee

Committee on Agriculture discharged.

Agriculture Committee

July 18, 2022

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.

July 18, 2022

HouseFloor

Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

July 18, 2022 • 2:56 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6694-6695; text: CR H6694)

July 18, 2022 • 2:56 PM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6337.

July 18, 2022 • 2:56 PM

HouseFloor

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

July 18, 2022 • 3:00 PM

HouseFloor

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, proceedings on H.R. 6337 are considered vacated.

July 19, 2022 • 6:06 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended.

July 19, 2022 • 6:06 PM

HouseFloor

Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended. (consideration: CR H6859-6865; text: CR H6864)

July 19, 2022 • 6:06 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

July 20, 2022

Floor Debate

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What members said about H.R. 6337 on the floor

3 Republicans2 Democrats

Rep. Jared HuffmanD-CA-2 · Jul 18, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6337) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land,…

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6337) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the measure under consideration.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

I rise in strong support of H.R. 6337, the Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act.

This bill would expand outdoor recreational opportunities by developing and completing long-distance bike trails and expanding mapping resources

for long-distance biking on Federal land.

The legislation would expand outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the country and boost local economies that rely on tourism and the outdoor industry.

Additionally, ensuring Americans have access to public lands is critical to the development of multiple-use management, which includes outdoor recreation, resource development, and grazing. This bill identifies long-distance bike trails on Federal lands, making them easier for the public to explore and use for personal enjoyment.

I thank my colleague, Representative Neguse, for introducing this important legislation and championing it on behalf of his constituents.

I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes,'' and I reserve the balance of my time.

House of Representatives,

Committee on Natural Resources,

Washington, DC, July 15, 2022.

Hon. David Scott,

Chair, Committee on Agriculture,

House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chair Scott: I write to you concerning H.R. 6337 the

``Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act.''

I appreciate your willingness to work cooperatively on this

legislation. I recognize that the bill contains provisions

that fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on

Agriculture. I acknowledge that your Committee will not

formally consider H.R. 6337 and agree that the inaction of

your Committee with respect to the bill does not waive any

future jurisdictional claim over the matters contained in the

bill that fall within your Committee's Rule X jurisdiction.

Additionally, the Committee on Natural Resources confirms

our mutual understanding that the Committee on Agriculture

will be appropriately consulted and involved as the bill or

similar legislation moves forward so that you may address any

remaining issues within your jurisdiction. I am pleased to

support the appointment of members of the Committee on

Agriculture to any conference committee to consider such

provisions.

I will ensure that our exchange of letters is included in

the Congressional Record during floor consideration of the

bill. I appreciate your cooperation regarding this

legislation and look forward to continuing to work with you

as this measure moves through the legislative process.

Sincerely,

Raul M. Grijalva,

Chair, House Natural Resources Committee.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Yvette HerrellR-NM-2 · Jul 18, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6337, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representative Joe Neguse. The Biking on Long-Distance Trails, or…

Rep. Rosa L. DeLauroD-CT-3 · Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to section 9 of House Resolution 1232, I move to suspend the rules and pass, H.R. 1286, H.R. 2024, H.R. 3222, H.R. 6337, and H.R. 7002.

Rep. Ralph NormanR-SC-5 · Jul 18, 2022

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Rep. Jim JordanR-OH-4 · Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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Referred in SenateIssued July 20, 2022

IIB

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6337

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 20, 2022

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

AN ACT

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act.

2.

Definitions

In this Act:

(1)

Federal recreational lands

The term Federal recreational lands has the meaning given the term Federal recreational lands and waters in section 802(5) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801(5)).

(2)

Long-distance bike trail

The term long-distance bike trail means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails or rights-of-way, that—

(A)

is not less than 80 miles in length;

(B)

primarily makes use of dirt or natural surface trails;

(C)

may require connections along paved or other improved roads;

(D)

does not include Federal recreational lands where mountain biking or related activities are not consistent with management requirements for those Federal recreational lands; and

(E)

to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of trails and roads that were on Federal recreational lands on or before the date of the enactment of this Act.

(3)

Secretaries

The term Secretaries means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting jointly.

(4)

Secretary concerned

The term Secretary concerned means the following:

(A)

The Secretary of the Interior, with respect to Federal recreational lands under the jurisdiction of that Secretary.

(B)

The Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to Federal recreational lands under the jurisdiction of that Secretary.

3.

Long-distance bike trails on Federal recreational lands

(a)

Identification of long-distance trails

Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall identify—

(1)

not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of trails and roads in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act; and

(2)

not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.

(b)

Public comment

The Secretaries shall—

(1)

develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas under subsection (a); and

(2)

consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.

(c)

Maps, signage, and promotional materials

For any long-distance bike trail identified under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may—

(1)

publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials; and

(2)

coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the stewardship, development, or completion of trails.

(d)

Report

Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the trails identified under subsection (a), including a summary of public comments received in accordance with the process developed under subsection (b).

(e)

Conflict avoidance with other uses

The Secretary concerned shall ensure that each long-distance bike trail or area identified under subsection (a)—

(1)

does not conflict with—

(A)

the uses, before the date of the enactment of this Act, of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;

(B)

multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on the date of the enactment of this Act;

(C)

the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and

(D)

any area managed under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

(2)

complies with land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands that are part of that long-distance bike trail.

Passed the House of Representatives July 19, 2022.

Cheryl L. Johnson,

Clerk.