Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

Senate Bill 4995 - Continental Divide Trail Completion Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T11:49:55Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4995 Continental Divide Trail Completion Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 11:49 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4995

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as a contiguous route by November 10, 2028.

The Forest Service and Interior must also 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.

In addition, the Forest Service must submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive development plan for the trail.

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Current Status of Bill S 4995

Bill S 4995 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2022. Bill S 4995 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2022. Bill S 4995's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4995

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4995

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Colorado

- Congressional oversight

- Geography and mapping

- Idaho

- Land transfers

- Land use and conservation

- Montana

- New Mexico

- Outdoor recreation

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Wyoming

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4995

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.