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Improved Recreational Trails Funding: New Rules and Transparency

This act aims to ensure that fuel tax revenues from off-highway recreational vehicles are fully dedicated to maintaining and developing recreational trails. This means more funds for hiking, biking, and motorized vehicle trails, improving access and quality for outdoor enthusiasts. The act also introduces greater transparency in how these funds are spent.
Key points
More money for recreational trails: The act aims to ensure all off-highway recreational fuel taxes go to recreational trail programs, potentially leading to better maintenance and new trail construction.
Better planning and reporting: Regular studies are required to accurately estimate recreational fuel tax collections, aiding in better funding allocation.
Increased spending transparency: New codes are introduced to track how funds are spent on different types of trails (e.g., non-motorized, motorized), enhancing accountability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1864
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RTP Full Funding Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1864.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More money for recreational trails: The act aims to ensure all off-highway recreational fuel taxes go to recreational trail programs, potentially leading to better maintenance and new trail construction.
  • Better planning and reporting: Regular studies are required to accurately estimate recreational fuel tax collections, aiding in better funding allocation.
  • Increased spending transparency: New codes are introduced to track how funds are spent on different types of trails (e.g., non-motorized, motorized), enhancing accountability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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