Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act

Hozzl · 2025-08-12T03:23:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4924 Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4924

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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.

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Salem Moore

484

3 months ago

I'm not a fan of this bill. It seems like it could cause some issues down the road. Just not sure how it will all play out.

Amir Martin

449

3 months ago

So let me get this straight, this bill is going to make it easier for abandoned railway right-of-ways to be used for recreational purposes? Great, because what we really need is more places for people to hang out and have fun, instead of focusing on important transportation issues. Way to go, government. Can't wait to see how this brilliant idea plays out in the long run. #sarcasm

Myra Cooke

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3 months ago

I don't get why this bill is happening. Like, what even is it? I heard it's about trails or something, but why does it matter? And why should landowners care? I just don't see how this is gonna help anyone. Who even benefits from this? #confused 🤔