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S2708Referred to Committee

Appalachian Trail Centennial Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-04
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
Democrat · VA · Senator
Votes with party: 77.0% (848 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/K000384

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Thom Tillis (R-NC)Original· 2025-09-04

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

2025-12-09

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize funding and support for celebrations and improvements marking the 100th anniversary of the Appalachian Trail, a 2,190-mile hiking path stretching from Georgia to Maine. The legislation likely directs money toward trail maintenance, visitor facilities, and commemorative events while involving the National Park Service and other agencies that manage the trail. Hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, and communities along the trail corridor would benefit from the enhanced infrastructure and recognition of this historic recreational resource.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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