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H.R.4524 / 103rd Congress

To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail and the Northern Branch of the Old Spanish Trail for potential inclusion into the National Trails System, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 26, 1994

Amends the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to study for designation as a national scenic trail: (1) the Old Spanish Trail, beginning in Santa Fe, New Mexico, proceeding through Colorado and ending in Los Angeles, California; and (2) the Northern Branch of such trail, beginning near Espanola, New Mexico, proceeding through Colorado, and ending near Crescent Junction, Utah.

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Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] · R–CO

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  • Natural Resources Committee
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    1. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1097)

    4. Introduced in House

    5. Introduced in House

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