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Introduced September 4, 2025 by Timothy Michael Kaine · Last progress 6 months ago
Establishes national scenic and historic trails as formal units of the National Trails System and of the federal land units to which they are assigned, clarifies how the Federal Government administers those trails, and formalizes long-term cooperative management with volunteer and non-Federal partners. It requires a designated role for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, defines key terms for management and partnerships, and protects volunteer and partner roles for non‑inherently governmental functions.
Requires planning and management actions including segment-by-segment visitor capacity limits, economic-impact assessments for nearby gateway communities, land-protection priority lists, and regular reports to Congress; authorizes funding for planning and development for FY2026–2031 and sets deadlines for initial methods and reports within 3–5 years of enactment.