America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act
Summary
The "America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act" amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. It clarifies entrance privileges for vehicles using the America the Beautiful interagency pass, specifically addressing motorcycles. The bill ensures that a passholder on a motorcycle can bring an additional motorcycle (and its passengers) into federal recreational lands and waters under the same pass.
Expected Effects
This act will change the guidelines for the America the Beautiful interagency pass. It will allow motorcycle pass holders to bring an additional motorcycle into federal recreational lands. This will likely increase access and convenience for motorcycle enthusiasts visiting these areas.
Potential Benefits
- Allows motorcycle pass holders to bring an additional motorcycle into federal recreational lands.
- May encourage more motorcycle tourism to federal lands.
- Simplifies the fee structure for motorcycle groups.
- Potentially increases revenue for federal recreational lands through increased visitation.
- Promotes fairness in access for motorcycle riders.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- May lead to increased congestion in popular areas of federal recreational lands.
- Could potentially increase environmental impact due to more vehicles.
- The cost of administering the new guidelines may outweigh the revenue gained.
- Potential for misuse or fraud related to the additional motorcycle allowance.
- May not significantly impact overall access to federal lands for the general public.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, specifically the provision for promoting the general welfare. By facilitating access to federal lands for recreational purposes, the bill can be argued to contribute to the well-being of citizens. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to make laws regarding federal lands.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).