HR7254Referred to Committee

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-27
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
HR
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Jared Huffman
Jared Huffman
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.4% (537 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-01-27

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Plain-English Summary

The federal government would study whether a hiking trail system around the San Francisco Bay Area could be officially designated as a National Scenic Trail, which would bring it under federal protection and potentially increase funding and maintenance. The study would examine the trail's current condition, public support, and ability to meet national standards for scenic trails. This designation would make the Bay Area Ridge Trail more prominent and help preserve it for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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