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S. 1470 · 119th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote

Sponsored by Heinrich, Martin D-NM · 3 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
ReportedDec 17, 2025
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 112 words.

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.

Context
Committees
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources: 136 of 3,779 bills became law, 113th–118th (3.6%)
Sponsor
3 of 282 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
2, from introduced in senate to reported to senate · 468 words
Subjects
ColoradoCongressional oversightGeography and mappingIdahoLand transfersLand use and conservation +5 more
Latest action
Jul 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.

Identical or companion · 1
  • 119th H.R. 2877 Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act D · Introduced

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]