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H.R. 2877 119th Congress House

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Official title: To require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 10, 2025 Introduced by: Joe Neguse Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources ColoradoCongressional oversightGeography and mappingIdaho
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Land transfersLand use and conservationMontanaNew MexicoOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWyoming
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1470 Identical bill Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
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Vasquez, Gabe
New Mexico · Feb 20, 2026
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Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Apr 10, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2877: Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2877/
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"H.R. 2877: Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2877/.
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H.R. 2877, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2877/.
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