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S 1470 119th Congress Senate Public Lands and Natural Resources

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Introduced: April 10, 2025 Introduced by: Heinrich, Martin Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to seek to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail no later than 10 years after the enactment of this bill.

USDA and Interior must establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management trail completion team to work in coordination with the administrator of the trail to facilitate its completion and optimization.

USDA must complete a comprehensive development plan for the trail within three years.

USDA and Interior must also seek to enter into agreements with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to facilitate the completion and administration of the trail.

What's happening now December 17, 2025

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2