Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

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.

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Timeline

1. 10 April 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 April 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 December 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 23 July 2026

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.

   Source: Calendars

5. 23 July 2026

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 23 July 2026

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

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• Reported to Senate

  Reported to Senate · EN · 23 July 2026

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 April 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 April 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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