Study the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026?
As of June 2, 2026, the House passed H.R. 2768 and placed it on the Senate calendar for consideration. The Senate must now choose to schedule a vote, but historical data shows that most bills passed by one chamber do not become law because the Senate often fails to act on them.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026 (H.R. 2768 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4352 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4352 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8403 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8403 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.