Complete America’s Great Trails Act
National Scenic Trails: Tax Credits for Land Conservation
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it waits for these committees to finish their work. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
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.
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Complete America’s Great Trails Act
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