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Senate bill · S. 1470 (119th Congress)

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

U.S. Senate

Latest action Jul 23, 2026

Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (U.S. Senator for New Mexico, Democratic)

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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.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · U.S. Senate

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Cosponsors

3

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  • Democratic1

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Full history

  1. Jul 23, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

  2. Jul 23, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

  3. Jul 23, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

  4. Jul 23, 2026

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.

    U.S. Senate

  5. Dec 17, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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  1. Dec 17, 2025

    In committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    U.S. Senate

  2. Dec 17, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  3. Dec 17, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Apr 10, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  5. Apr 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  6. Apr 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  7. Apr 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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