H.R. 4699

119 HR 4699 IH: Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2025
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-07-23
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 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 4699  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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2025   or the   BIKE Act of 2025  .
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.
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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.