HR 4699
BIKE Act of 2025
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Bill overview
The Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2025 (BIKE Act) allows states to use federal grant funds to provide on-bicycle education programs. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to revise guidelines for pedestrian and bicycle safety, encouraging safer practices for elementary and secondary school students. The bill also requires the Secretary to report on the implementation and dissemination of these updated guidelines to state educational agencies.
Key provisions
- States can use grant funds for on-bicycle education programs.
- The Secretary of Transportation will revise guidelines on pedestrian and bicycle safety.
- Guidelines will encourage bicycling skills and safe practices.
- Curriculum will emphasize traffic rules and safety precautions.
- Helmet use will be emphasized in the curriculum.
- The Secretary will consult with educators and practitioners.
- Updated guidelines will be disseminated to state educational agencies.
- A report will be submitted to Congress on implementation and dissemination efforts.
Who is affected
- State educational agencies
- Elementary and secondary school students
- Practitioners involved in education efforts
- The Secretary of Transportation
Notable changes
- Allows states to use grant funds for on-bicycle education.
- Mandates revisions to the Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4699
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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.
This Act may be cited as the Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2025 BIKE Act of 2025
or the
.
Section 405(g)(5) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—
in subparagraph (C)(iv), by striking ; and
and inserting a semicolon;
in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and
; and
by adding at the end the following:
encourage on-bicycle training that promotes bicycling skills and safe practices;
increase awareness and proficiency in navigating roadways;
emphasize traffic rules;
describe safety precautions; and
emphasize the importance of helmet use for cyclists.
disseminate new curriculum and guidelines on pedestrian and bicycle safety to State educational agencies.
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;
consultation efforts to revise such guidelines and related materials; and
dissemination efforts of the guidance to State educational agencies, including training efforts and promotion, including opportunities for States to share implementation challenges and successes.