What does WASHINGTON'S TRAIL--1753 NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY of Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the National Trails System Act. The amendment adds 'Washington's Trail--1753' to the list of trails. Washington's Trail--1753 extends approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf (now Waterford), Pennsylvania. The trail follows the route taken by George Washington and his party in 1753-1754. The route was taken during a diplomatic mission to the French on behalf of Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie.

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Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating Washington's Trail--1753 as a national historic trail, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of designating Washington's Trail--1753 as a national historic trail. The bill intends to amend the National Trails System Act.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Washington's Trail--1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026.

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: John Fetterman (D-PA)

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This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of designating Washington's Trail--1753 as a national historic trail.
The bill amends the National Trails System Act to add Washington's Trail--1753, a 500-mile route from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Waterford, Pennsylvania, to the list of trails.
Washington's Trail--1753 follows the route taken by George Washington in 1753-1754 during a diplomatic mission.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4566(In Committee)Official page

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