Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Sponsored bySen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]NM· Introduced 10 April 2025

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

17 December 2025·7 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 10 February 2026

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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3 actions

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
17 December 2025 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
10 April 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
10 April 2025 · IntroReferral

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3 cosponsors

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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]NM

Cosponsors

Democrat133%
Republican267%

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

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