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US HB4566

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kelly

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on designating Washington's Trail—1753 as a national historic trail

  • Trail extends approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf (now Waterford), Pennsylvania

  • Route follows George Washington's diplomatic mission to the French on behalf of Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie from October 31, 1753, to January 16, 1754

  • Mission occurred just prior to the start of the French and Indian War (1754–1763)

  • Amends Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) by adding this trail study to the list of authorized feasibility studies

Legislative Description

Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

7/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources7/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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