Bill > HR2877

This bill aims to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) within 10 years by establishing a Trail Completion Team jointly managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. The team will work to optimize the trail and develop a comprehensive development plan within three years, which will identify land gaps, explore easement opportunities from willing sellers, and outline specific trail development plans. The bill requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to consult with federal agencies, state, tribal, and local governments, landowners, and other stakeholders during this process. Additionally, the agencies will seek partnerships with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to help complete and manage the trail. Importantly, the bill does not grant new land acquisition authorities beyond those already existing in the National Trails System Act and does not prioritize trail land acquisition over other existing land acquisition priorities. The bill defines key terms such as "Trail" (referring to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail) and establishes a clear framework for collaborative trail completion while maintaining existing legal constraints on land acquisition.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2877/all-info