S 4538 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026

This bill directs the National Park Service to conduct a feasibility study for establishing Washington's Trail - 1753 as a National Historic Trail. The proposed trail would follow the historic route taken by George Washington in 1753, stretching approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf in Pennsylvania. By amending the National Trails System Act, the legislation authorizes an official evaluation to determine if the trail meets the criteria for designation. This process involves assessing the trail's historical significance and potential for public access without yet committing to its final creation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action Jul 29, 2026
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Jul 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Jul 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
upper
May 14, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
May 14, 2026
Introduced
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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