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Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2023| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025" aims to reestablish and significantly expand the tax-exempt fringe benefits employers can offer for bicycle commuting. This legislation repeals the prior suspension of the exclusion for qualified bicycle commuting benefits, making them once again a tax-free perk for employees. The bill broadens the definition of a "qualified bicycle commuting benefit" to encompass a wider range of expenses and property. It includes employer reimbursements for the purchase, lease, rental (including bikeshare), improvement, repair, or storage of various types of "qualified commuting property," such as traditional bicycles, electric bicycles, and certain 2- or 3-wheel scooters. Furthermore, it allows for the direct provision of such property or services by the employer, provided the employee regularly uses it for commuting. A key provision sets the monthly tax exclusion limit for these benefits at 30 percent of the dollar amount in effect for other qualified transportation benefits, such as transit passes or parking. This ensures a substantial, yet capped, incentive for employees to choose bicycle commuting. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these benefits are not considered constructive receipt, meaning employees are not taxed as if they received cash. The changes are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1892
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1724
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3936
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1892
    Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1724
    Bicycle Commuter Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3936
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3936: Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025

Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2023| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
The "Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025" aims to reestablish and significantly expand the tax-exempt fringe benefits employers can offer for bicycle commuting. This legislation repeals the prior suspension of the exclusion for qualified bicycle commuting benefits, making them once again a tax-free perk for employees. The bill broadens the definition of a "qualified bicycle commuting benefit" to encompass a wider range of expenses and property. It includes employer reimbursements for the purchase, lease, rental (including bikeshare), improvement, repair, or storage of various types of "qualified commuting property," such as traditional bicycles, electric bicycles, and certain 2- or 3-wheel scooters. Furthermore, it allows for the direct provision of such property or services by the employer, provided the employee regularly uses it for commuting. A key provision sets the monthly tax exclusion limit for these benefits at 30 percent of the dollar amount in effect for other qualified transportation benefits, such as transit passes or parking. This ensures a substantial, yet capped, incentive for employees to choose bicycle commuting. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these benefits are not considered constructive receipt, meaning employees are not taxed as if they received cash. The changes are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1892
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1724
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3936
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1892
    Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1724
    Bicycle Commuter Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3936
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3936: Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted