Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
119-HR-2768119th CongressIntroduced Apr 9, 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
Sponsor
Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3](R-TN-3)3 cosponsors
Summary
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail (located in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina) as a national scenic trail.
Subjects
Congressional oversightGeorgiaGovernment studies and investigationsNorth CarolinaParks, recreation areas, trailsTennessee
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
Jun 3, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3749-3750)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3749-3750)
Jun 2, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2768.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3749-3751)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.
Apr 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-582.
Apr 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-582.
Apr 2, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 9, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025Library of Congress