Bill · H.R. 7254· House(119-HR-7254)
To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Huffman
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to amend the National Trails System Act. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study regarding the designation of the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail. The trail is a nonmotorized multi-use route that spans approximately 550 miles. The study must be completed and submitted to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. This process involves consultation with interested organizations and various Federal and State agencies.
Yes· 3 of 29
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
Directly benefits residents near urban areas of the San Francisco Bay Area by expanding local trail access.
Would children be better off under this?+2
Provides enhanced outdoor recreational opportunities and access to nature for youth and families.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Expands access to non-motorized multi-use trails for recreation and fitness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Outdoor Recreation and Access: The trail provides maximum outdoor recreation potential for a large and diverse population, including year-round visitors to the Bay Area (Section 1, Findings (4)).
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Scenic and Cultural Enjoyment: The trail allows people access to scenic ridgelines and provides enjoyment of significant scenic, historic, and cultural qualities such as the Pacific Ocean and various parks (Section 1, Findings (3) and (5)).
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Connectivity: The trail connects with regional connector trails like the Bay Trail, Vine Trail, and Coyote Creek Trail, which helps provide additional public access to major population centers (Section 1, Finding (8)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Students+1Good For Veterans+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Land Management+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increase States Rights+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+1
- 9/15/2026
- Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 7/1/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Sam LiccardoDemocrat · California
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Nancy PelosiDemocrat · California
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California