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119th Congress · H.R. 2768 · Passed Origin

Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail (located in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina) as a national scenic trail.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightGeorgiaGovernment studies and investigationsNorth CarolinaParks, recreation areas, trailsTennessee

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2026-07-24T16:03:04Z
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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2768

Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FLEISCHMANN:H.R. 2768.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, which states the Congressshall have the power ``to make all laws which shall benecessary and proper for carrying into execution theforegoing powers, and all other powers vested by thisConstitution in the government of the United States, or inany department or office thereof.''[Page H1563]

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Stage
Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] · [R-TN-3] · F000459
    Rep-TN-3 current · 8 terms · @RepChuck · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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F000459
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current
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Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
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Charles
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J.
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Fleischmann
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Chuck
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1962-10-11
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Current term (8 total)

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TN
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3
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Republican
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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null
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https://fleischmann.house.gov
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2187 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4203
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2187 Rayburn House Office Building
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202-225-3271
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Defense (house) · house · rank 9
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 3
  • Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · rank 9 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 6 · site
  • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 4

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District offices (3)

  • 6 E. Madison Ave., Athens, TN, 37303 · 423-745-4671 · fax 423-745-6025 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM · 35.441192,-84.594681
  • 900 Georgia Ave., Suite 126, Chattanooga, TN, 37402 · 423-756-2342 · fax 423-756-6613 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM · 35.0450875,-85.3082146
  • 200 Administration Rd., Suite 100, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830 · 865-576-1976 · fax 865-576-3221 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM · 36.02409,-84.23490799999999

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H0TN03254
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2026
name
FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES J
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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TN
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03
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Incumbent
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2026
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null
first_file_date
2009-05-13
last_file_date
2024-11-11
last_f2_date
2024-11-11
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$2,330,803.33
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$752,330.86
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$4,835,524.55
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-17

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · [D-TN-9] · C001068 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-09 · original
    Dem-TN-9 current · 10 terms · @RepCohen · 1 district office
  • Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · [R-NC-11] · E000246 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-09 · original
    Rep-NC-11 current · 2 terms · @RepEdwards · 1 district office
  • Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] · [D-GA-6] · M001208 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-09 · original
    Dem-GA-6 current · 4 terms · @RepLucyMcBath · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2026-04-02T13:27:51ZReported By
    2026-03-05T17:45:00ZMarkup By
    2025-04-09T16:01:00ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (15)

  • 2026-06-03Calendarsvia Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
  • 2026-06-02 14:55:35FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-06-02 14:55:31FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3749-3750)
  • 2026-06-02 14:55:31Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3749-3750)
  • 2026-06-02 14:47:22FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2768.
  • 2026-06-02 14:47:20FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3749-3751)
  • 2026-06-02 14:47:06FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-04-02CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.
  • 2026-04-02CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-582.
  • 2026-04-02Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-582.
  • 2026-03-05Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-03-05Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-04-09IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-04-09IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-04-09IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

none

Titles

  • Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-06-09T05:38:26Z
    Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-06-04T03:08:36Z
    Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-06-04T03:08:36Z
    To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail.
  • Display Title2026-04-03T05:38:27Z
    Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-04-03T05:38:25Z
    Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-04-23T04:23:19Z
    Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-04-23T04:18:27Z
    To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail.

Text versions (from XML)

Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summaries

07 · 2026-04-02 · Reported to House

Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail (located in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina) as a national scenic trail.

Related bills

  • S 1376 (119) Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-10-27 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-582

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 2768, Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 20262026-03-27T18:42:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on March 5, 2026

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