Provide federal funding to help complete the national scenic and historic trail systems.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Complete America’s Great Trails Act?
As of June 7, 2026, the Complete America’s Great Trails Act remains in committee review under H.R. 9168 and S. 4700. The House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance must hold a vote to advance these bills. Most legislation fails to receive a committee vote, and this proposal faces the same historical pattern of inaction.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Complete America’s Great Trails Act (H.R. 9168 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · 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 H.R. 10521 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10521 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5641 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5641 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
James Walkinshaw (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.