119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 23, 2026
S. 1470IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Democrats authorize funding for Continental Divide National Scenic Trail completion
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 10, 2025
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In plain English
The bill directs the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail within 10 years and establish a joint team to oversee the project, including completing a comprehensive development plan within three years. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the bill, which has bipartisan support with three cosponsors. The bill also authorizes the two agencies to work with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to help finish and maintain the trail.
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Senate committee
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Activity timeline
Jul 23
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
Jul 23
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 23
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 10
Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 10
Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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2026
Jul 23
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
Jul 23
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 23
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
2025
Dec 17
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 10
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 10
Introduced in Senate
All 3 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Republicans (2)
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