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To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to update the federal definition of "motorcycle" within 120 days of enactment. The new definition specifies that a motorcycle is a motor vehicle with motive power, designed to be ridden astride, equipped with not more than three wheels, steered by handlebars, with handlebar and foot controls for acceleration and braking, and capable of speeds exceeding 30 mph. The Secretary must amend the relevant federal regulations to reflect this updated definition.
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Actions (5)
- Feb 10, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. · house
- Feb 10, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- May 14, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. · house
- May 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- May 14, 2025 Introduced in House
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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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