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US S4995

US S4995
Continental Divide Trail Completion Act


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Introduced
09/28/2022
In Committee
09/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to prioritize the completion of the Conti- nental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) a requirement to complete the trail as a contiguous route by 2028, through land acquisition, easements, or cooperative agreements; (2) the establishment of a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Trail completion team to facilitate the completion and optimization of the trail; (3) the development of a comprehensive plan for the trail, including a plan to close any remaining gaps; and (4) the requirement for the Secretary to submit annual reports on the progress of acquiring land and interests in land to complete the trail.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (on 12/01/2022)

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