117 HR 6337 IH: Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act U.S. House of Representatives 2021-12-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6337IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 20, 2021Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Curtis, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, and Mr. Armstrong) introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo 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 land

The term Federal land means—(A)land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and(B)National Forest System land. (2)

Long-distance bike trail

The term long-distance bike trail means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails, that—(A)is not less than 80 miles in length on Federal land;(B)to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of existing trails and roads; and(C)may be used for mountain biking, road biking, touring, or gravel biking. (3)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (4)

Secretary concerned

The term Secretary concerned means—(A)the Secretary, with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or(B)the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land.

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Long-distance bike trails on federal land

(a)

Identification of long-Distance trails

The Secretaries concerned shall—(1)identify not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails, consistent with management requirements for the Federal land identified that make use of trails and roads in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and(2)(A)identify not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete long-distance bike trails, consistent with the management requirements for the Federal land identified; and(B)coordinate with stakeholders on the feasibility of, and identifying any resources necessary for, completing the development of the trails identified under subparagraph (A).(b)

Maps, signage, and promotional materials

For any long-distance bike trail identified under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials.(c)

Report

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the trails identified under subsection (a).