Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Hozzl · 2026-08-05T15:58:05Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1470 Continental Divide National Scenic 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.

8/5/2026, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill S 1470

This bill, designated as S. 1470 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 10, 2025, aims to mandate the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to give precedence to finishing the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The bill likely includes specific directives and actions to ensure the prioritization of completing this scenic trail, along with potentially additional provisions serving other purposes.

Congressional Summary of S 1470

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to seek to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail no later than 10 years after the enactment of this bill.

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 complete a comprehensive development plan for the trail within three years.

USDA and Interior must also seek to enter into agreements with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to facilitate the completion and administration of the trail.

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Current Status of Bill S 1470

Bill S 1470 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill S 1470 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2025. Bill S 1470's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477. as of July 23, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1470

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1470

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 1470

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.