WashingtonWatch.com - S. 580, A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails, and for other purposes

Comment by Patricia Fletcher (September 6, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This network of emigrant trails across the western half of our country needs eligibility for study. The speed of energy development needs to be matched by the speed of trails research and inclusion....

Revision by webmaster (August 9, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 580 would amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails.

Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) revise the feasibility and suitability studies for certain existing National Historic Trails for consideration of possible additions to such trails; and (2) study the feasibility and suitability of designating certain routes and cutoffs as components of the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails and as shared components of the California and Oregon National Historic Trails.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/26/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (June 28, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 580 would amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (June 28, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 580 would amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/26/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of June 26, 2007

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/26/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

Status as of May 23, 2007

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

5/23/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Comment by Lee Underbrink (April 21, 2007, 01:00:00)

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Oil and Gas Development near the trails make this a necessity....

Comment by Randall A. Wagner (April 19, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The western historic trails did not exist as a single track to a single destination. Rather, they were an interwoven network of trails from multiple "jumping-off" places to countless destinations, following an endless variety of shortcuts and cutoffs in between. The wonderful history of the western migration can only be properly told when this complex system of trails in presented and understood....

Comment by Robert Clark (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This bill is critical to retaining and maintaining an historic treasure. No different from an historic building, a single site, a natural wonder, the overland trails are a significant artifact of our national experience. This needs to pass....

Comment by Lethene Parks (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

I second what Robert Clark says. this is a study bill--non controversial, no big expenditure of funds, but extremely important to preservation efforts....

Comment by Dave Welch (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The original congressional designation of emigrant trails as national historic trails designated only what was deemed at the time to be the primary route. The proposed studies will look at many alternate routes that were used by the emigrants. Routes changed year-by-year over the period from 1841 to 1869. An assessment of the condition and relevance of these routes is needsd. Support for the legislation is encouraged....

Comment by Camille Bradford (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Vitally important legislation, passage of which is essential for preservation of our national heritage....

Comment by William Leppert (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This Bill is needed to help preserve our American experience in the settling of the West....

Comment by Jerry Blanz (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Dave Welch's comment is particularly relevant. Any time spent in the field shows how rapidly our heritage resources are being lost unless they receive suitable notice and attention....

Comment by Duane Iles (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The original bill was a very great contribution to preserving our heritage, this will tell more of the story of the great movement west and preserve it for our heirs. Please give this your support....

Comment by James Bradley (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Who are we as a Nation? These routes tell part of the story. They are national treasures and, as such, should be found, marked, and preserved to help future generations to know the trials and tribulations that our ancestors took part in to settle this great nation. Please give your support to this bill....

Comment by Glenn Harrison (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This a very importand bill that deserves passage. This country's western migration trails deserve study and respect. Think of all those Americans who used these routes on their journey west....

Comment by Marley Shurtleff (April 18, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The western migration trails are a remarkable heritage for the people of these United States. Please support the feasibility and suitability studies for the four trails....