Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9168

Complete America’s Great Trails Act

National Scenic Trails: Tax Credits for Land Conservation

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Next up: A house committee

This bill was introduced in the House on June 3, 2026, and is now waiting for review by the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Natural Resources. It has not moved since it was sent to these committees. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal is currently stalled.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill faces a long road through the tax committee where many similar proposals never get a vote. It currently lacks the broad support needed to move quickly through the House.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 10521 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10521 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill creates a new tax credit for people who donate land to help finish or expand National Scenic Trails. Landowners who give property that includes a trail or a nearby buffer zone can get a tax break equal to the full market value of that land.
The credit applies to land within a specific area around the trail. This area is usually between 50 feet and half a mile wide. Landowners can still use the land for farming or outdoor activities as long as they do not damage the trail or the environment.
People can use this tax credit to lower their income taxes for up to 10 years if they do not use the full amount in the first year. This gives landowners a bigger financial reward than the current tax deductions for donating land.
The goal is to help the government finish building famous trails like the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trails. Many of these trails are still missing pieces because they cross through private property.

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Milestones

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Jun 4, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 4, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Complete America’s Great Trails Act

Bill NumberHR 9168

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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