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BillHR 8514 · 119

Active Transportation for Public Lands Act

Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds infrastructure projects that support walking, biking, and other forms of human-powered transportation on public lands. Establishes programs to improve access to public lands for people using active transportation methods.

Sponsored By

Jared Huffman
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 27, 2026
  3. Apr 27, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects visitors to public lands, such as national parks and forests, by providing them with safer and more accessible walking and biking options. It also impacts local communities near public lands by potentially increasing tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeTransportation and Infrastructure Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.