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US HB4566
Bill
Status
7/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Kelly
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AI Summary
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Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on designating Washington's Trail—1753 as a national historic trail
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Trail extends approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf (now Waterford), Pennsylvania
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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
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Mission occurred just prior to the start of the French and Indian War (1754–1763)
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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