Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Related Senate bill: S.1470 Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 10, 2025

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.

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · D–CO

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Natural Resources Committee

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Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House

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S 1470 · Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2877

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2877/BILLS-119hr2877ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.2877, 119th Congress: Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2877

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