HR4566Referred to Committee

Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-21
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (543 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

The federal government would study whether to establish a new national historic trail that follows George Washington's route from 1753, which would involve examining the historical significance of the path and determining if it meets the standards for official designation. If approved after the study, the trail could become a protected historic route that attracts visitors, supports local communities through tourism, and preserves important Revolutionary War-era history. The study would help Congress decide whether this project is worth the investment and management resources needed to maintain it as a national historic trail.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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