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US HB2877

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Neguse

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as a continuous route within 10 years, subject to available appropriations

  • Establishes a joint Forest Service-Bureau of Land Management Trail Completion Team within 1 year to facilitate trail completion and optimization

  • Mandates completion of a comprehensive development plan within 3 years of the team's establishment, identifying trail gaps, easement opportunities from willing sellers, and anticipated costs

  • Authorizes partnerships with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to facilitate trail completion and administration

  • Does not expand existing land acquisition authorities beyond the National Trails System Act and does not prioritize trail land acquisition over other authorized acquisitions

Legislative Description

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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