HR 6337
117th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Forests, forestry, trees
Government information and archives
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pedestrians and bicycling
Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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Became law
Jul 20, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 19, 2022
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)
Jul 19, 2022
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.
Jul 19, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, proceedings on H.R. 6337 are considered vacated.
Jul 18, 2022
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.
Jul 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6337.
Jul 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6694-6695; text: CR H6694)
Jul 18, 2022
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 18, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.
Jul 18, 2022
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jul 18, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-415, Part I.
Jun 15, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Feb 3, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Dec 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Dec 20, 2021
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.
Dec 20, 2021
Introduced in House
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Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act
This bill establishes requirements related to long-distance bike trails.
The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall identify
- not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of existing trails and roads, and
- 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.
Interior and USDA shall
- develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas; and
- consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.
The Department concerned shall ensure that each identified long-distance bike trail or area does not conflict with
- the uses of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;
- multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses;
- the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act; and
- any area managed under the Wilderness Act.
The Department concerned shall also ensure that each identified long-distance trail or area complies with land use and management plans of the federal recreational lands that are part of that long-distance bike trail.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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