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S. 594: Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

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A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Sponsor and status

Martin Heinrich

Sponsor. Senior Senator for New Mexico. Democrat.

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Last Updated: May 16, 2024
Length: 14 pages
Introduced
Mar 1, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Status

Ordered Reported on Dec 14, 2023

The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on December 14, 2023.

Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.

Cosponsors

1 Cosponsor (1 Republican)

Prognosis
41% chance of being enacted (details)
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History

Mar 1, 2023
 
Introduced

Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber.

Jun 21, 2023
 
Considered by National Parks

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

Sep 21, 2023
 
Considered by Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

Nov 16, 2023
 
Considered by Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

Dec 14, 2023
 
Ordered Reported

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May 16, 2024
 
Reported by Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

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Passed House

 
Signed by the President

S. 594 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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