119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 29, 2026
S. 4538IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John (D-PA)5 cosponsorsIntroduced May 14, 2026
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In plain English
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) sponsored this bill to direct the National Park Service to study whether a national historic trail should be established to commemorate Washington's Trail, a 1753 route related to George Washington. The study will examine the feasibility, route, and costs of creating this trail, which involves locations in Maryland and potentially other areas. The bill was approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on July 29, 2026.
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Jul 29
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 21
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 14
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Introduced in Senate
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Jul 29
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 21
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 14
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 14
Introduced in Senate
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2 Democrats · 3 Republicans
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