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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.
Summary
This bill amends federal transportation law to permit States to use safety grant funds to provide on-bicycle education to elementary and secondary school students. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of Transportation must revise Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14 to encourage nonmotorized safety education that covers on-bicycle training, roadway navigation, traffic rules, safety precautions, and helmet use. The Secretary must consult with education practitioners to update curriculum materials, including the Bike Walk friendly assessment tool, and disseminate the revised guidelines and materials to State educational agencies. Within three years, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress on implementation activities, consultation efforts, and dissemination to state educational agencies, including information on implementation challenges and successes.
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Sponsor (1)
10 cosponsors
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA)
- Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] (R-FL)
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO)
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN)
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN)
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI)
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA)
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
Actions (3)
- Jul 24, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Introduced in House
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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
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. <all>
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