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Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act

8/12/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4924

H.R. 4924, introduced in the 119th Congress on August 8, 2025, aims to establish specific requirements for the Surface Transportation Board and entities like states, political subdivisions, and qualified private organizations seeking temporary recreational use of abandoned railway rights-of-way.

Current Status of Bill HR 4924

Bill HR 4924 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 8, 2025. Bill HR 4924 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 8, 2025.  Bill HR 4924's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of August 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4924

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4924

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4924

To provide for certain requirements of the Surface Transportation Board and any State, political subdivision, or qualified private organization requesting interim recreational use of an abandoned railway right-of-way, and for other purposes.
To provide for certain requirements of the Surface Transportation Board and any State, political subdivision, or qualified private organization requesting interim recreational use of an abandoned railway right-of-way, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Matheo King

25,638

3 months ago

I think this bill is great for landowners like me. It really gives us more rights and protections when it comes to trails and stuff. I'm all for it!