S. 4538, the Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026, advanced out of committee on July 29, 2026.
S. 4538 — Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility…
What it does
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether a 500-mile historic route taken by George Washington in 1753—from Williamsburg, Virginia to Fort LeBoeuf, Pennsylvania—should be designated as a national historic trail. The bill amends the National Trails System Act to add this trail to the list of routes eligible for feasibility study, potentially leading to federal recognition and protection of the historic path.
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What happens next
S. 4538 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by John Fetterman. Cosponsored by Dave McCormick, Jim Justice, Mark Warner and Shelley Capito.
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