House Bill 2877
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 10, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
2877
Congress
119
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
April 10, 2025
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04/10/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/10/2025
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 1:34:27 AM