119th Congress

S. 1470

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Martin Heinrich(D-NM)
Introduced: Apr 10, 2025
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Official text: Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (3)

Original cosponsors (1)

Steve Daines (R-MT)

Added later (2)

Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) · Mar 11, 2026
Tim Sheehy (R-MT) · Mar 11, 2026

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

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