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House bill directs federal study on designating Bonneville Shoreline Trail as a National Scenic Trail

Original title: To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Last action · May 15, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate whether the Bonneville Shoreline Trail meets the criteria to be officially designated as a National Scenic Trail under the .

Why it matters

A federal designation could provide the trail with increased visibility, potential federal funding for maintenance, and enhanced protections for the route spanning the Wasatch Front in Utah.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Bonneville Shoreline Trail users

The study may lead to future changes in trail management, funding, or federal oversight.

Directly affected

Department of the Interior

The agency is required to perform the feasibility study if the bill is enacted.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 'National Scenic Trail' designation mean?

It is a federal designation for trails that provide for outdoor recreation and the conservation and enjoyment of significant scenic, historic, natural, or cultural qualities.

Does this bill automatically make the trail a National Scenic Trail?

No, this bill only authorizes a study to determine if the trail is feasible for such a designation.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.May 15, 2025

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Related Legislation

Federal Bill

Senate Bill directs feasibility study for designating Bay Area Ridge Trail as a national scenic trail

The Secretary of the Interior is required to conduct and submit a feasibility study within one year to determine whether to designate the 550-mile Bay

Federal Bill

Federal study directed on designating Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail

Legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to study whether the Bay Area Ridge Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail under the

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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Federal interest in regional trail systems

The bill reflects a legislative effort to bring regional trails under federal oversight via the National Trails System Act.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail National Trails System Act

Connected Entities

Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Secretary of the Interior, House Committee on Natural Resources and 1 more

locationBonneville Shoreline Trail“The trail being evaluated for potential federal designation.”Map →

PersonSecretary of the Interior“The official responsible for conducting the feasibility study.”Map →

OrganizationHouse Committee on Natural Resources“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

otherNational Trails System Act“The existing federal law being amended to authorize the study.”Map →

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