H.R.2768

Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail.

The Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025 amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail. The Benton MacKaye Trail is a scenic, nonmotorized trail that traverses approximately 287 miles in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The study must be completed and submitted to Congress within one year of the enactment of this Act.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jun 3
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 5

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jun 3

Senate

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.

Jun 2

House

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jun 2

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3749-3751)