S. 1470 Reported by committee Public Lands and Natural Resources

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] Introduced April 10, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (2 R, 1 D) Latest action July 23, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 23, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
  2. Jul 23, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
  3. Dec 17, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Apr 10, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  5. Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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