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HR 2877119th CongressIntroduced
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Environment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation mandates the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail within ten years through coordinated federal action, establishing a dedicated team to develop a comprehensive plan identifying land gaps and voluntary acquisition strategies while prohibiting eminent domain for trail expansion.
Key Points
- 1Requires completion of the Continental Divide Trail as a continuous route within 10 years of enactment, contingent on congressional funding availability and existing land acquisition authorities.
- 2Establishes a joint Forest Service-Bureau of Land Management Trail Completion Team to coordinate with state, tribal, and local entities on trail optimization and planning.
- 3Mandates a comprehensive development plan within three years identifying land gaps, easement opportunities from willing sellers, and site-specific development costs with implementation details.
Impact Areas
U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management agenciesState, tribal, and local governments along the trail corridorPrivate landowners and acequia communities near trail segmentsVolunteer trail maintenance and conservation organizations
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