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The National Trail Bill
New national trail study for Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would make the government study if a new long walking trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail, can become a national scenic trail for everyone to enjoy.
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This bill is about studying a new national trail. If the study says it is a good idea, it could mean more places for people to hike and enjoy nature. It is a chance to make a special trail part of a bigger system for future generations. Right now, it is moving through Congress, so people can still tell their lawmakers if they want more national trails.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would ask the Secretary of Agriculture to study the Benton MacKaye Trail.
- The study would see if the trail can become a national scenic trail.
- National scenic trails are special long paths for hiking and enjoying nature.
- The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate.
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