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BillHR 9168 · 119

Complete America’s Great Trails Act

Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds the completion of America's national trails system by providing tax incentives for trail construction and maintenance. Requires the use of these incentives to support the development of trails across the country.

Sponsored By

James R. Walkinshaw
Democrat · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 4, 2026
  3. Jun 4, 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 outdoor recreation enthusiasts, local communities, and trail maintenance workers, as it would lead to the completion of national trails and potentially increase access to outdoor recreation areas. It would also impact the US Treasury, as tax incentives would be used to fund trail development.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedJun 4, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Economy

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.