To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

7/6/2026, 5:28 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7254

The bill titled "To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7254 on January 27, 2026. The bill proposes a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail under the National Trails System Act, indicating a focus on potential conservation and recognition of the trail's significance. The text of the bill includes provisions related to this study and potentially additional objectives outlined in the official PDF version accessible at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7254/BILLS-119hr7254ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7254

Bill HR 7254 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2026. Bill HR 7254 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2026. Bill HR 7254's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of July 1, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7254

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7254

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7254

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

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Castiel Davidson

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3 days ago

Not sure about this study on the Bay Area Ridge Trail, but hey, why not check it out? #HR7254 #NationalTrailsSystemAct

Gabriella Currin

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2 days ago

I'm all for this bill to study the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail! It's about time we give this beautiful trail the recognition it deserves. Can't wait to see the results of this study and hopefully see some positive changes for our community. #BayAreaRidgeTrail #SupportingOurTrails