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BillHR 8638 · 119

Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes the Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail to preserve and commemorate historic sites related to George Washington's spy ring. Requires the creation of a trail to connect these sites.

Sponsored By

Thomas R. Suozzi
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Apr 30, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects tourists, historians, and local communities in the areas where the historic sites are located, by providing a designated trail to explore and learn about the Washington Spy Ring. It also impacts the National Park Service, which would be responsible for managing and maintaining the trail.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeNatural Resources Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.