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S. 1470 Senate Public Lands and Natural Resources

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Introduced
Apr 10, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)
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STAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

Currently in the Senate. Last action: committee on energy and natural resources. ordered to be reported without amendment favorably on Dec 17, 2025.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Apr 10, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Apr 10, 2025
  3. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Dec 17, 2025

Cosponsors

3

Subjects

ColoradoCongressional oversightGeography and mappingIdahoLand transfersLand use and conservationMontanaNew MexicoOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWyoming

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    • [Markup By, Dec 17, 2025]
    • [Markup By, Dec 17, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Apr 10, 2025]

Summary

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to seek to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail no later than 10 years after the enactment of this bill.

USDA and Interior must establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management trail completion team to work in coordination with the administrator of the trail to facilitate its completion and optimization.

USDA must complete a comprehensive development plan for the trail within three years.

USDA and Interior must also seek to enter into agreements with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to facilitate the completion and administration of the trail.

[Summary as of: Introduced in Senate]

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Related Bills

  • Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act (Identical bill)

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