This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way through the Blue Ridge Parkway for an additional emergency exit from Wintergreen in Nelson County, Virginia, once certain requirements have been met. Specifically, Interior must grant the right-of-way if it reports to specified congressional committees that the following have been completed: (1) an evaluation of alternatives to the right-of-way for exiting Wintergreen that do not cross federal land, including an evaluation of whether existing trails can be converted to roads; (2) an analysis of expected fire ecology behavior in the event of a fire emergency with respect to the right-of-way; and (3) any required reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act.

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SubjectsEmergency planning and evacuationParks, recreation areas, trailsVirginia

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John J. McGuire III, R-VA-5

1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire

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Robert J. Wittman, R-VA-1Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 10 terms · @RobWittman
Jennifer L. McClellan, D-VA-4Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMcClellan
H. M. Griffith, R-VA-9Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepMGriffith
Eugene S. Vindman, D-VA-7Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 1 term · @RepVindman
Ben Cline, R-VA-6Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepBenCline
James R. Walkinshaw, D-VA-11Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 1 term
Jennifer A. Kiggans, R-VA-2Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans

Committees (2)+

Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Sep 17, 2026
Natural Resources Committee
House Standing · Activity Feb 23, 2026

Actions (23)+

Sep 17, 2026 · via Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664.
Sep 17, 2026 · via Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 17, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 29, 2026 · via Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 21, 2026 · via Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Mar 4, 2026 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2347)
Mar 3, 2026 · via 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 H2347)
Mar 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6365.
Mar 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2347-2348)
Mar 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 437.
Feb 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-511.
Feb 23, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-511.
Jan 22, 2026 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 22, 2026 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 22, 2026 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Dec 11, 2025 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 4, 2025 · via House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Dec 2, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 2, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 2, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedDec 2, 2025

Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources

RelatedS. 3313 · H.R. 10306

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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 201 (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. McGUIRE:H.R. 6365.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H4994]

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