What does Preamble of Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act do?

This bill aims to amend the National Trails System Act. The bill proposes the designation of the Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act".

What does FINDINGS. of Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act do?

This section outlines findings related to the Culper Spy Ring. The Culper Spy Ring was a group of American Revolutionaries who gathered intelligence on British troop movements. The Ring is credited with uncovering Benedict Arnold's plot against West Point and preventing an ambush of the French army. Key locations used by the Culper Spy Ring include Raynham Hall, the Arsenal (Job Sammis House), and the Brewster House. The byways and highways connecting these locations were also utilized by the Ring.

What does DESIGNATION OF THE WASHINGTON SPY RING NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL. of Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act do?

This section amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail. The trail is approximately 50 miles long, traversing village, town, and city streets and New York Route 25A along Long Island's North Shore. The trail extends from Great Neck, New York, to Port Jefferson, New York, encompassing Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The trail's route is generally depicted on a map titled `Proposed Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Extent and Key Locations', numbered NERO 962/198100, and dated November 2025. The map will be available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Secretary of the Interior. The North Shore Promotion Alliance, a 501(c)(6) organization, will administer the trail in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior.

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Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill designates the Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail, a 50-mile route on Long Island's North Shore, as part of the National Trails System.
The trail's route extends from Great Neck, New York, to Port Jefferson, New York, and is detailed on a specific map available for public inspection.
The North Shore Promotion Alliance will administer the trail in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior.

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