Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

Senate Bill 594 - Continental Divide Trail Completion Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-05-30T17:41:11Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 594 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.

5/30/2024, 5:41 PM

Congressional Summary of S 594

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail by November 10, 2028.

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 submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive development plan for the trail.

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Current Status of Bill S 594

Bill S 594 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 594 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 594's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 391. as of May 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 594

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 594

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 594

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

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.