What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 2512.
Designation of Chisholm and Western National Historic Trails
This act designates two historic trails, the Chisholm National Historic Trail and the Western National Historic Trail, which were used for cattle drives. This means these routes will be recognized and protected, potentially boosting tourism and historical education in the regions they cross. Importantly, the act does not allow entry onto private land without owner consent or forced land acquisition.
Key points
Establishes two new historic trails: the Chisholm National Historic Trail (1,378 miles) and the Western National Historic Trail (1,350 miles), extending through Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.
The trails will be managed as a single administrative unit by the Secretary of the Interior, but only with the voluntary consent of private landowners.
The act explicitly prohibits entry onto private property without owner consent and the acquisition of land for the trails through eminent domain, protecting property rights.
It does not create buffer zones around the trails and does not hinder energy development or existing authorities for granting easements.
Status:
Expired
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