Contact Congress about H.R. 4386: America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act

This bill clarifies how the America the Beautiful pass must be honored where fees are charged per vehicle. It covers one private vehicle’s passengers and, for motorcycles, adds coverage for one extra accompanying motorcycle. It does not change sites that charge per person.

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America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Latest action on H.R. 4386: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who this affects: This primarily affects people using the America the Beautiful interagency pass at federal recreation sites that charge per vehicle, and the staff who have to apply those rules at entrance stations. It is especially relevant for motorcycle riders, because the bill gives motorcycles a specific “two bikes on one pass” coverage rule when the second motorcycle is accompanying the passholder.

Why this matters: Small differences in how a pass is honored at the gate can change what a family or group pays and how smoothly a trip goes, especially when different locations apply rules differently. By putting vehicle and passenger coverage into clearer federal guidance, the bill could reduce confusion for visitors and staff at sites that charge per vehicle. The bill does not say how much fee revenue might change, and the effect could vary by location and how often the motorcycle rule is used.

Key provisions in H.R. 4386

• Requires the relevant federal land agencies’ leaders (the “Secretaries” named in the law) to issue guidelines under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act explaining how the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass works when a site charges fees per vehicle.
• Makes clear that, at places charging per vehicle, the pass must cover both the entrance fee and the standard amenity recreation fee (a basic day-use recreation fee).
• Sets the baseline rule that one pass covers the passholder and any passengers riding in a single private, noncommercial vehicle.
• Adds a motorcycle-specific rule: when the passholder enters by motorcycle, the pass must also cover one additional accompanying motorcycle and all passengers on both motorcycles.
• Applies across “Federal recreational lands and waters,” meaning national parks and other federally managed recreation areas.

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What is H.R. 4386?

This bill clarifies how the America the Beautiful pass must be honored where fees are charged per vehicle. It covers one private vehicle’s passengers and, for motorcycles, adds coverage for one extra accompanying motorcycle. It does not change sites that charge per person.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 4386?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 4386?

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