Senate Bill 4538
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 14, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill, known as the “Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026,” seeks to amend the National Trails System Act to include the "Washington’s Trail—1753" as a national historic trail. This trail stretches approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf in Pennsylvania, mirroring the route taken by George Washington on a diplomatic mission in 1753. The purpose is to conduct a feasibility study to determine whether this trail should be officially designated as a national historic trail, commemorating an important piece of American history.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4538
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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09/17/2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 658.
09/17/2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
07/29/2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
07/21/2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
05/14/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
05/14/2026
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 18, 2026 11:04:01 AM