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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3683
Bill 118 HR 3683, also known as the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023, aims to designate the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail as a unit of the National Park System. The trail, named after Benton MacKaye, the forester and conservationist who proposed the Appalachian Trail, stretches over 300 miles from Georgia to Tennessee.
The bill seeks to protect and preserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the trail by providing resources for maintenance, improvements, and interpretation. It also aims to enhance recreational opportunities for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Additionally, the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023 includes provisions for collaboration with local communities, landowners, and stakeholders to ensure the trail's long-term sustainability and success. It emphasizes the importance of public engagement and education to promote stewardship and conservation efforts along the trail. Overall, this legislation seeks to elevate the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail to national recognition and ensure its continued enjoyment for future generations.
The bill seeks to protect and preserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the trail by providing resources for maintenance, improvements, and interpretation. It also aims to enhance recreational opportunities for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Additionally, the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023 includes provisions for collaboration with local communities, landowners, and stakeholders to ensure the trail's long-term sustainability and success. It emphasizes the importance of public engagement and education to promote stewardship and conservation efforts along the trail. Overall, this legislation seeks to elevate the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail to national recognition and ensure its continued enjoyment for future generations.
Congressional Summary of HR 3683
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023
This bill designates the Benton MacKaye Trail as the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail and adds the trail to the National Trails System. This trail extends approximately 287 miles across Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3683
Bill HR 3683 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3683 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3683's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of June 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3683
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3683
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Tennessee
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3683
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023
To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3683
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