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Chisholm National Historic Trail and Western National Historic Trail Designation Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 247
The second trail, the Western National Historic Trail, would recognize the historic routes used by pioneers and settlers as they traveled westward during the 19th century. These trails were essential in the expansion of the United States and the settlement of the western frontier.
The bill seeks to preserve and protect these historic trails for future generations to learn about and appreciate the important role they played in American history. It also aims to promote tourism and economic development in the areas surrounding the trails. Overall, the Chisholm National Historic Trail and Western National Historic Trail Designation Act is a bipartisan effort to honor and preserve the rich history of the American West through the designation of these two important historic trails.
Congressional Summary of HR 247
Chisholm National Historic Trail and Western National Historic Trail Designation Act
This bill designates (1) the Chisholm National Historic Trail, and (2) the Western National Historic Trail.
The Department of the Interior shall administer any portion of these trails that is located on nonfederal land only (1) with the voluntary consent of the owner of the nonfederal land, and (2) if the portion qualifies for certification as a component of the applicable trail. The approval by an owner of applicable nonfederal land of a certification agreement shall satisfy the voluntary consent requirement. A certification agreement may be terminated at any time.
The establishment of these trails does not authorize any person to enter private property without the consent of the private property's owner.
Interior may accept a donation of land or an interest in land for these trails, with specified exceptions.
Land or an interest in land may not be acquired for these trails by eminent domain or condemnation.
