Senate Hearing on Appalachian Trail Protection Amendments
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing initiated the legislative process to amend the , which dictates how the federal government acquires land and manages the Appalachian Trail corridor.
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Federal Government
The government is evaluating changes to its authority regarding the management and land acquisition for the Appalachian Trail.
Appalachian Trail users
The legislative changes discussed could impact the trail's management and land protection status.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 1, 1977, by the Senate Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation.
- The purpose of the hearing was to review S. 2066 and H.R. 8803.
- Both bills proposed amendments to the National Trails System Act.
- The hearing took place during the first session of the Ninety-fifth Congress.
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The hearing initiated the legislative process to amend the , which dictates how the federal government acquires land and manages the Appalachian Trail corridor.
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