119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Apr 10, 2025
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Apr 10, 2025)
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to seek to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail no later than 10 years after the enactment of this bill.
USDA and Interior must establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management trail completion team to work in coordination with the administrator of the trail to facilitate its completion and optimization.
USDA must complete a comprehensive development plan for the trail within three years.
USDA and Interior must also seek to enter into agreements with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to facilitate the completion and administration of the trail.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
$260,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to the U.S. Department of Energy and the MILESHIGH Project (no bill), H.R. 2877 and S. 1470 regarding the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act (all provisions affecting mining operations).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE CONSERVATION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: THE CONSERVATION FUND
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
Authorizations & Implementation America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547) Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S. 1408) Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (S. 1470/H.R. 2877) De minimis tax eligibility exclusion for fishing and archery equipment Disaster Assistance Legislation - Farm Service Agency: Emergency Forest Resto…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 9, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
Amount not reported
…Nevada, and for other purposes S. 1860 - Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act S. 1787 - Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act S. 1470 - Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act S. 1341 - Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act H.R. 34 - Land and Social Security Optimization Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 9, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
Amount not reported
…Nevada, and for other purposes S. 1860 - Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act S. 1787 - Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act S. 1470 - Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act S. 1341 - Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act H.R. 34 - Land and Social Security Optimization Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
THE CONSERVATION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: THE CONSERVATION FUND
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Program, Local Agriculture Market Program, timber markets and trade. Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S. 1408) Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (S. 1470/H.R. 2877) De minimis tax eligibility exclusion for fishing and archery equipment Disaster Reforestation Act (H.R. 262/S.1141) Exploring Public Lands Outdoor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 10, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
$9,550
Spent on own lobbying
…Nevada, and for other purposes S. 1860 - Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act S. 1787 - Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act S. 1470 - Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act S. 1341 - Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act H.R. 34 - Land and Social Security Optimization Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 10, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$9,550
Spent on own lobbying
…Nevada, and for other purposes S. 1860 - Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act S. 1787 - Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act S. 1470 - Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act S. 1341 - Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act H.R. 34 - Land and Social Security Optimization Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 28, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
$16,859
Spent on own lobbying
…Nevada, and for other purposes S. 1860 - Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act S. 1787 - Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act S. 1470 - Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act S. 1341 - Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act H.R. 34 - Land and Social Security Optimization Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 28, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$16,859
Spent on own lobbying
…Nevada, and for other purposes S. 1860 - Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act S. 1787 - Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act S. 1470 - Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act S. 1341 - Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act H.R. 34 - Land and Social Security Optimization Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE CONSERVATION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: THE CONSERVATION FUND
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Program, Local Agriculture Market Program, timber markets and trade. Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S. 1408) Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (S. 1470/H.R. 2877) De minimis tax eligibility exclusion for fishing and archery equipment Disaster Reforestation Act (H.R. 262/S.1141) Exploring Public Lands Outdoor R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 27, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
$5,000
Spent on own lobbying
S. 1787, Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act, S. 2016, Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025, S. 1470, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act, S. 2262, American Voices in Federal Lands Act, S. 1363, New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE CONSERVATION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: THE CONSERVATION FUND
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Program, Local Agriculture Market Program, timber markets and trade. Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S. 1408) Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (S. 1470/H.R. 2877) De minimis tax eligibility exclusion for fishing and archery equipment Disaster Reforestation Act (H.R. 262/S.1141) Executive Order: Make American…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE CONSERVATION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: THE CONSERVATION FUND
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Program, Local Agriculture Market Program, timber markets and trade. Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S. 1408) Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (S. 1470/H.R. 2877) De minimis tax eligibility exclusion for fishing and archery equipment Disaster Reforestation Act (H.R. 262/S.1141) Executive Order: Make American B…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE CONSERVATION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: THE CONSERVATION FUND
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · amended · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Program, Local Agriculture Market Program, timber markets and trade. Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S. 1408) Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (S. 1470/H.R. 2877) De minimis tax eligibility exclusion for fishing and archery equipment Disaster Reforestation Act (H.R. 262/S.1141) Farmland Access Act Forest Conse…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE CONSERVATION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: THE CONSERVATION FUND
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 18, 2025 · issue area: Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Program, Local Agriculture Market Program, timber markets and trade. Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S. 1408) Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (S. 1470/H.R. 2877) De minimis tax eligibility exclusion for fishing and archery equipment Disaster Reforestation Act (H.R. 262/S.1141) Farmland Access Act Forest Conse…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing