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Bills/119th Congress · House

H.R. 3385

Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.

Sponsor
RDerrick Van Orden· Wisconsin
Introduced
May 14, 2025
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Latest action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.February 10, 2026

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3385 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3385 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend the definition of the term ``motorcycle'' in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to match the definition in this section. (b) Motor Cycle Defined.--In this section, the term ``motorcycle'' means a motor vehicle, as was originally manufactured, with motive power, having a seat or saddle requiring the rider to sit astride, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, steering controlled by handlebars, acceleration and braking controlled by handlebar and foot controls and capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 mph. <all>

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