Bills/H.R. 4386

America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act

America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act

Passed HouseEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
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Plain Language Summary

# America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill changes the rules for the America the Beautiful Annual Pass, which gives people access to federal parks and recreation areas. Specifically, it allows a motorcyclist with this pass to bring along a second motorcycle (with its passengers) when visiting these federal lands and waters. The pass would cover entrance and recreation fees for the main rider and their passengers, plus one additional motorcycle and its riders. The bill also officially confirms that the pass covers fees for a main pass holder and passengers traveling together in a regular vehicle. **Who It Affects & Background:** This bill primarily affects motorcycle owners and riders who use federal recreation areas.

The change came about because the Department of the Interior changed its policy in 2024 to limit pass coverage to one motorcycle per pass (instead of two). This bill would reverse that limitation, restoring what riders consider fairer access for group motorcycle trips. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is currently moving through the legislative process. It would need Senate approval and the President's signature to become law.

CRS Official Summary

America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness ActThis bill allows an additional motorcycle, including passengers, to accompany a motorcyclist with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass when visiting federal recreational lands and waters. In 2024, the Department of the Interior limited the pass coverage to one motorcycle per pass rather than two. The bill specifies that the pass must cover the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for the passholder and any passengers on the motorcycle along with one additional motorcycle with its passengers.The bill also codifies current Interior policy that the pass covers the fees for a passholder and any accompanying passengers in a noncommercial vehicle.

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Latest Action

March 4, 2026

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

Subjects

Motor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and fees

Sponsor

R
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
July 14, 2025
Last Updated
March 4, 2026
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