Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 7
- Latest action
- Sep 4, 2025
What it does
The Appalachian Trail Centennial Act aims to strengthen the preservation, management, and operation of national historic and scenic trails by formally designating the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as the Designated Operational Partner for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail within one year of enactment, while allowing similar designations for other trails based on eligibility criteria. It clarifies federal administration responsibilities and empowers volunteer organizations and other cooperating entities to undertake non-governmental management and operational roles under cooperative agreements, without requiring land ownership authority. The bill also establishes a process for Designated…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.