H.R. 2877 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Natural Resources, Apr 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCompletes the Continental Divide hiking trail
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to finish the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail within 10 years. The two agencies would create a joint team to coordinate the trail's completion and work with volunteer and nonprofit groups to help finish it. The Agriculture Department would also create a detailed plan for the trail's development within three years.
How it affects you
Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who use or plan to use the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail would eventually benefit from a fully completed route. Most people won't directly notice changes unless they're frequent trail users in areas along the trail's path.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 10, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2877
A BILL
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-2) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 10, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.”