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.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Daines) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs Forest Service and BLM to complete the Continental Divide Trail as a contiguous route by November 2028. Prioritizes land acquisition, easements, and trail construction.
Who Benefits and How
Hikers and outdoor recreationists gain complete thru-hiking trail from Mexico to Canada. Trail communities benefit from increased tourism. Conservation groups achieve long-standing trail completion goal.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Private landowners may face easement negotiations. Forest Service and BLM must prioritize resources for trail completion. Acequias and land grant communities must be consulted.
Key Provisions
- Sets November 2028 deadline for trail completion
- Establishes joint Forest Service-BLM completion team
- Requires optimal location review process for route planning
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Prioritizes completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as a contiguous route by 2028
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Mandate trail completion with specific deadline"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "sec_ag"
- → Secretary of Agriculture/Forest Service
- "sec_int"
- → Secretary of Interior/BLM
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
community ditch under New Mexico law
community land grant from Spain or Mexico recognized in New Mexico
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