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RTP Full Funding Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-811| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "RTP Full Funding Act of 2025" presents congressional findings regarding the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) , which develops and maintains valuable trail infrastructure for diverse users like hikers, cyclists, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. This program operates on a user-pay-user-benefit model , funded by federal taxes on nonhighway recreation fuel. However, the bill highlights a significant disparity, noting that while nonhighway recreation vehicles contribute approximately $281 million annually to the Highway Trust Fund, the RTP currently receives only about $84 million . It asserts that the RTP should be funded at a level commensurate with these tax contributions. Furthermore, the legislation calls for the Federal Highway Administration to provide Congress with accurate estimates of total nonhighway fuel taxes collected and suggests the program be carried out through the Transportation Alternatives program without affecting other federal highway initiatives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5583
RTP Full Funding Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5583
    RTP Full Funding Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Parks, recreation areas, trails

RTP Full Funding Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-811| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
The "RTP Full Funding Act of 2025" presents congressional findings regarding the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) , which develops and maintains valuable trail infrastructure for diverse users like hikers, cyclists, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. This program operates on a user-pay-user-benefit model , funded by federal taxes on nonhighway recreation fuel. However, the bill highlights a significant disparity, noting that while nonhighway recreation vehicles contribute approximately $281 million annually to the Highway Trust Fund, the RTP currently receives only about $84 million . It asserts that the RTP should be funded at a level commensurate with these tax contributions. Furthermore, the legislation calls for the Federal Highway Administration to provide Congress with accurate estimates of total nonhighway fuel taxes collected and suggests the program be carried out through the Transportation Alternatives program without affecting other federal highway initiatives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5583
RTP Full Funding Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5583
    RTP Full Funding Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Parks, recreation areas, trails