House Passes Walberg's Motorcycle Parks Bill

Legislation aims to ensure equal access for motorcycle riders at national parks.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill introduced by Congressman Tim Walberg that would allow two motorcycles to use the same annual national park pass when entering together. The measure, called the America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act, seeks to codify a current administrative policy into federal law.

Why it matters

This legislation addresses an issue that has impacted motorcycle riders visiting national parks, where current rules often require each motorcycle to have its own pass when riders arrive separately. Walberg's bill aims to provide more equitable access for motorcycle enthusiasts.

The details

The America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act would allow one annual national park pass to cover two motorcycles entering a park together, rather than requiring each motorcycle to have its own pass. This policy change follows earlier administrative decisions that limited the pass to one motorcycle before federal officials later restored the two-bike policy.

  • The U.S. House passed the legislation on March 5, 2026.

The players

Tim Walberg

A U.S. Congressman representing Michigan's Fifth District, who introduced the America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act.

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What they’re saying

“The bill is intended to ensure equal access for motorcycle riders visiting national parks and public lands.”

— Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (wlen.com)

What’s next

The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

The takeaway

This bill aims to provide more equitable access for motorcycle riders at national parks by allowing two motorcycles to use the same annual pass when entering together, addressing an issue that has impacted this user group.