To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 1319

119th Congress

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Patrick Kiley

Representative

Republican

CA-3

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill directs the federal government to identify and develop long-distance bike trails across the country, while ensuring these trails don't conflict with existing uses of public lands like hiking, horseback riding, or wilderness areas.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 742.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the federal government to identify and develop long-distance bike trails across the country, while ensuring these trails don't conflict with existing uses of public lands like hiking, horseback riding, or wilderness areas.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act This bill establishes requirements related to long-distance bike trails. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall identify <ul> <li>not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of existing trails and roads, and</li> <li>not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.</li> </ul> Interior and USDA shall <ul> <li> develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas; and </li> <li>consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.</li> </ul> The Department concerned shall ensure that each identified long-distance bike trail or area does not conflict with <ul> <li>the uses of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;</li> <li>multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses;</li> <li>the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act; and</li> <li> any area managed under the Wilderness Act.</li> </ul> The Department concerned shall also ensure that each identified long-distance trail or area complies with land use and management plans of the federal recreational lands that are part of that long-distance bike trail.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Departments of Interior and Agriculture to identify at least 10 existing long-distance bike trails and 10 areas with potential for new trails
Establishes a process for public input on the identification of these trails and areas
Mandates that the identified trails and areas don't conflict with other existing uses of public lands, like hiking and horseback riding
Ensures the trails comply with federal land use and management plans

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would likely lead to the creation and expansion of long-distance bike trails on federal public lands, benefiting recreational cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts. It would also ensure these trails are developed in a way that balances the needs of different user groups, like hikers and equestrians, who also rely on these lands.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Forests, forestry, trees

Government information and archives

Land use and conservation

Outdoor recreation

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Pedestrians and bicycling

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1319, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1319