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Bills/119th Congress · House

H.R. 4699

Introduced

BIKE Act of 2025

Sponsor
DSeth Magaziner· Rhode Island
Introduced
July 23, 2025
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Latest action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.July 24, 2025
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4699 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4699

To amend section 405 of title 23, United States Code, to permit a State 
to use grant funds for the purpose of providing on-bicycle education, 
and for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 23, 2025

Mr. Magaziner (for himself, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Thompson of California, 
Ms. McCollum, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Cohen, and 
Ms. Titus) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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A BILL

To amend section 405 of title 23, United States Code, to permit a State 
to use grant funds for the purpose of providing on-bicycle education, 
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. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and 
Education Act of 2025'' or the ``BIKE Act of 2025''.

SEC. 2. GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE ON-BICYCLE EDUCATION.

Section 405(g)(5) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (C)(iv), by striking ``; and'' and 
inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end 
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(E) providing on-bicycle education to elementary 
school and secondary school students.''.

SEC. 3. REVISION OF GUIDELINES ON PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall revise the Highway Safety Program 
Guideline No. 14 on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety to encourage 
nonmotorized safety education for elementary and secondary school 
students. In revising the guidelines, the Secretary shall ensure that 
such guidelines--
(1) encourage on-bicycle training that promotes bicycling 
skills and safe practices;
(2) increase awareness and proficiency in navigating 
roadways;
(3) emphasize traffic rules;
(4) describe safety precautions; and
(5) emphasize the importance of helmet use for cyclists.
(b) Consultation and Dissemination.--In carrying out the revision 
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) consult with practitioners involved in education 
efforts to update any existing materials and curriculum for 
elementary and secondary schools, including the Bike Walk 
friendly assessment tool; and
(2) disseminate new curriculum and guidelines on pedestrian 
and bicycle safety to State educational agencies.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report 
on--
(1) the state or activities implemented using the 
guidelines described in subsection (a), including any materials 
and curriculum revised under this section, and a process for 
tracking implementation;
(2) consultation efforts to revise such guidelines and 
related materials; and
(3) dissemination efforts of the guidance to State 
educational agencies, including training efforts and promotion, 
including opportunities for States to share implementation 
challenges and successes.
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