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US S3720

US S3720
Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge as a national scenic trail, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study within one year of enactment to determine the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a national scenic trail. The Bay Area Ridge Trail is described as a 550-mile non-motorized, multi-use trail that runs along the ridgelines surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting over 75 parks and open spaces, and offering significant scenic, historic, and recreational value. The study will be conducted in consultation with relevant federal and state agencies, as well as interested organizations like the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, and will examine the trail's potential to be included in the National Trails System Act, which is a framework for designating and protecting trails of national significance.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 01/28/2026)

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