S 1470 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Introduced 2025-04-10· Sponsored by Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.(2025-12-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

S. 1470, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Feb 6, 2026

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 17, 2025

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans