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119-hr-4566119th Congress

Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

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Summary

Creates a feasibility study for a Washington's Trail--1753 National Historic Trail. This bill would add a new study authority to the National Trails System Act to evaluate whether a roughly 500-mile corridor from Williamsburg, Virginia to Fort LeBoeuf (now Waterford), Pennsylvania should be designated as a National Historic Trail. The route would follow George Washington's diplomatic mission from October 31, 1753 to January 16, 1754 and assess the corridor's historic significance.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Study for new Washington historic trail

This bill would let the National Park Service study a new National Historic Trail. The study would cover about 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf (now Waterford), Pennsylvania. It would follow George Washington’s trip from October 31, 1753 to January 16, 1754. The study authority would take effect upon enactment. If the trail is later designated, nearby towns, landowners, and small businesses could see tourism benefits.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2025

  • Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

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